Troy vs Wilson

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

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Wilson Rank #645

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #645 for Wilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Troy ___

  • Troy Allen
  • Troy James
  • Troy Michael
  • Troy Lee
  • Troy Wayne
  • Troy Anthony

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Wilson more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Troy and Wilson mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Troy and Wilson boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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