Troy
Fact sheet
- Name
- Troy
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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Troy is a masculine first name, the exact origin of which is uncertain. It is derived from an Anglo-Norman surname, which either goes back to the French city of Troyes or the Irish surname O'Troighthigh.
What does the name Troy mean?
The name Troy means 'from the city of Troyes' or 'the infantryman'. Besides these meanings, a connection to the ancient city of Troy is occasionally made. Alternatively, it can also be found in the variants Troye or Letroy. In Dutch, the word 'troye' refers to 'doublet' and 'short coat'.
Where does the name Troy come from?
Troy has its roots in Old Irish and Old French and means 'the infantryman'. The Old French and Old Irish linguistic history shows that the term troightheach stands for infantryman in Old Irish, while Troia (Τροία) in Ancient Greek means 'from Troy'. In Dutch, troye means 'doublet, short coat'. The main language in which the name is used is English.
How do you pronounce Troy?
The pronunciation of Troy is monosyllabic and stands out sonically. In the English version [trɔɪ], the name begins with the distinctive consonant cluster 'Tr', which gives it a dynamic note. The following diphthong provides a flowing, open sound. Due to its compact structure and clear ending, Troy appears powerful, modern, and exudes confidence and presence.
Popularity
In Germany, Troy is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best position was in 2010 when it reached 2,204th place. In the last ten years, Troy has been used as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,721st.
Nicknames & pet names
Roro / Totty / Trotro
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jeth Troy Rosario (Filipino basketball player)
- Joseph Troy Smith (American basketball player)
- Troy Andrews (jazz musician from America)
- Troy Bayliss (multiple motorcycle world champion (Superbike))
- Troy Bienemann (American football player from America)
- Troy Bigam (ice hockey player from Canada)
- Troy Bolton (character from High School Musical)
- Troy Brown (English football player)
- Troy Castaneda (racer from the USA)
- Troy Cooley (Australian cricketer)
- Troy Donald Jamerson (American rapper)
- Troy Dorsey (American boxer)
- Troy Elder (Australian hockey player)
- Troy Gentile (American actor)
- Troy Hearfield (footballer from Australia)
- Troy Hewitt (British football player)
- Troy Mallette (Canadian ice hockey player)
- Troy Mann (Canadian ice hockey player)
- Troy Matteson (American golfer)
- Troy Milam (ice hockey player from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Troy
What does the name Troy mean?
The name Troy means 'from the city of Troyes' or 'the infantryman'. There are also connections to the ancient city of Troy.
Where does the name Troy come from?
Troy has its roots in Old Irish and Old French, where it stands for 'infantryman' in Old Irish and is associated with 'Troy' in Ancient Greek.
Is the name Troy popular?
Troy is particularly common in English-speaking countries and enjoys a certain popularity there, while it is less frequently found in other countries.