James vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Troy Rank #531

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Troy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do James and Troy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are James and Troy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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