Troy

How to say it

trɔɪ

What it means

From the ancient city of Troy, and an Irish surname tied to 'foot soldier.'

Troy calls up the legendary ancient city of the Trojan War and the Iliad, giving it an epic, heroic ring. It is also an anglicized Irish surname from Ó Troighthigh, linked to 'foot soldier.' A cool mid-century favorite, sharp in one syllable. Said TROY.

How to spell Troy

The standard spelling is Troy. Common variants include Troye, Troi, but Troy is the most widely used form.

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• Worth knowing

  The ancient city of the Trojan War; also an Irish surname.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Troy Aikman American football quarterback who won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys
• Troy Polamalu American football safety and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee

Spelling variants

• Troye
• Troi

Names with the same feeling

• Roy Red; king
• Dean Valley, or 'dean' (administrative head)
• Blake Black, or pale
• Chase Hunter
• Cole Charcoal-dark, or short for Nicholas

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Common questions

What does the name Troy mean?

From the ancient city of Troy, and an Irish surname tied to 'foot soldier.'

What does Troy mean in Greek?

In Greek, Troy means "The ancient city; foot soldier." Troy calls up the legendary ancient city of the Trojan War and the Iliad, giving it an epic, heroic ring. It is also an anglicized Irish surname from Ó Troighthigh, linked to 'foot soldier.' A cool mid-century favorite, sharp in one syllable. Said TROY.

How do you pronounce Troy?

Troy is pronounced trɔɪ. Say it as TROY, with the stress on the "troy" syllable.

How do you spell Troy?

The standard spelling is Troy. Common spelling variants include Troye, Troi.

Is Troy a boy or girl name?

Troy is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Troy?

Troy ranked #533 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.