Cillian 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

Cillian Rank #464
Troy Rank #531

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cillian ___

  • Cillian James
  • Cillian Patrick
  • Cillian Michael
  • Cillian Finn
  • Cillian Declan
  • Cillian Joseph

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 Cillian

Declan Finn Conor Siobhan Saoirse

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cillian or Troy more popular?

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Troy mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Cillian and Troy boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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