Troy vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Troy Rank #531

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Troy or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Troy and Zander mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Troy and Zander boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.