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Troy vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,624
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Sven Rank #2,624

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #2624 for Sven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Sven more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Troy and Sven mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Troy and Sven boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.

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