Caiden vs Troy

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

Popularity Comparison

Caiden Rank #545
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #545 for Caiden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caiden ___

  • Caiden James
  • Caiden Michael
  • Caiden Lee
  • Caiden Thomas
  • Caiden Ryan
  • Caiden Cole

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 Caiden

Brayden Jayden Madison Brooklyn Kylie

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caiden or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Caiden at #545 in the United States.

What do Caiden and Troy mean?

Caiden means "battle, warrior spirit" (Gaelic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Caiden and Troy boy or girl names?

Caiden is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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