Philip vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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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

Philip Rank #522
Troy Rank #531

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

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 Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philip or Troy more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Philip and Troy mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Troy boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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