What does the name Troy mean?

The name Troy means "Foot soldier".

What is the origin of the name Troy?

Troy is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 560 babies were named Troy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Troy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 560 ↘

All-Time Total: 214,678

Peak Year: 1970

Troy is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "troightheach," meaning "foot soldier" or "descendant of foot soldier."

Boy names closely related to Troy

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Girl names closely related to Troy

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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