Troy

Meaning of Troy

Troy can mean "foot soldier" or "descendant of a foot soldier." It is also associated with the ancient city of Troy.

Troy has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Troy

Troy has held fairly steady, sitting around #533 in 2025 after peaking at #225 in 2000.

Notable people named Troy

• Troy Aikman
  American former football quarterback
• Troy Polamalu
  American former football player
• Troy Baker
  American voice actor
• Troy Gentry
  American country music singer
• Troy Garity
  American actor

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Questions about the name Troy

What does the name Troy mean?

Troy means troy can mean "foot soldier" or "descendant of a foot soldier." it is also associated with the ancient city of troy, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Troy a boy's or a girl's name?

Troy is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Troy?

In 2025, Troy ranked #533 for boys, down from #531 the year before.

When was Troy most popular?

Troy peaked at #225 in 2000.