How to say it
TROY
/trɔɪ/
Masculine
Troy
The ancient city; foot soldier
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.
Popularity over time
peaked at #40 in 1967, currently #533 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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- Worth knowing
The ancient city of the Trojan War; also an Irish surname.
Spelling variants
- Troye
- Troi
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