Zander vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Troy Rank #531

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

Is Zander or Troy more popular?

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

What do Zander and Troy mean?

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

Are Zander and Troy boy or girl names?

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