Edwin vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Troy Rank #531

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

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 Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Troy more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Troy mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Edwin and Troy boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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