Lawson 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

Lawson Rank #416
Troy Rank #531

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lawson ___

  • Lawson James
  • Lawson Cole
  • Lawson Reed
  • Lawson Grant
  • Lawson Blake
  • Lawson Hayes

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 Lawson

Mason Hudson Beckett Emerson Greyson

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawson or Troy more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Troy mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Lawson and Troy boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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