Tripp vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tripp

Boy #511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (son)"

Origin: American English tradition

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#511
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tripp Rank #511
Troy Rank #531

Tripp is more popular, ranked #511 vs #531 for Troy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tripp ___

  • Tripp James
  • Tripp Alexander
  • Tripp William
  • Tripp Henry
  • Tripp Mitchell
  • Tripp Cole

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 Tripp

Tatum Blake Brooks Sloane Piper

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tripp or Troy more popular?

Tripp is more popular, ranked #511 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Tripp and Troy mean?

Tripp means "the third (son)" (American English tradition origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Tripp and Troy boy or girl names?

Tripp is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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