Adam vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Troy Rank #531

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Troy ___

  • Troy Allen
  • Troy James
  • Troy Michael
  • Troy Lee
  • Troy Wayne
  • Troy Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Troy more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Adam and Troy mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Troy boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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