Carmelo vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmelo

Boy #698 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, vineyard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#698
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Melo, Carm, Carmie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Carmelo Rank #698
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #698 for Carmelo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmelo ___

  • Carmelo Anthony
  • Carmelo Xavier
  • Carmelo David
  • Carmelo James
  • Carmelo Marco
  • Carmelo Giovanni

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 Carmelo

Rafael Santino Isabella Valentina Gianna

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmelo or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Carmelo at #698 in the United States.

What do Carmelo and Troy mean?

Carmelo means "garden, vineyard" (Hebrew origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Carmelo and Troy boy or girl names?

Carmelo is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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