Clifton 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

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clifton ___

  • Clifton James
  • Clifton Earl
  • Clifton Lee
  • Clifton Ray
  • Clifton Wayne
  • Clifton Douglas

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 Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Troy mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Clifton and Troy boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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