Gena vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gena

Girl #17,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble (from Eugenia)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,315
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gen, Genie

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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

Gena Rank #17,315
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #17315 for Gena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gena ___

  • Gena Marie
  • Gena Lynn
  • Gena Lee
  • Gena Rose
  • Gena Louise

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 Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gena or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Gena at #17315 in the United States.

What do Gena and Troy mean?

Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Gena and Troy boy or girl names?

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

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