Wilson vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Wilson Rank #645

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Troy mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Troy boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.