Sean vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Sean Rank #437
Troy Rank #531

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

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 Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Troy more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Sean and Troy mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Troy boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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