Kane 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kane Rank #432
Troy Rank #531

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kane ___

  • Kane James
  • Kane Alexander
  • Kane William
  • Kane Michael
  • Kane Thomas
  • Kane Joseph

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 Kane

Finn Rory Declan Sloane Maeve

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kane or Troy more popular?

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Kane and Troy mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Kane and Troy boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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