Emma vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Troy Rank #531

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Troy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Emma and Troy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Troy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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