Troy vs Wells

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

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #531 for Troy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Wells mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Troy and Wells boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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