Rylan vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#372
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ry, Rye

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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

Rylan Rank #372
Troy Rank #531

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rylan ___

  • Rylan James
  • Rylan Cole
  • Rylan Scott
  • Rylan Thomas
  • Rylan Lee
  • Rylan Grant

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 Rylan

Caden Logan Hayden Paisley Peyton

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rylan or Troy more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Troy mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Rylan and Troy boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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