Troy vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

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Troy Rank #531

Trace Rank #705

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Troy or Trace more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Troy and Trace mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Troy and Trace boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.