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At a Glance: Name: Troy – Meaning: foot soldier – Origin: Irish (also English/Norman surname from Troyes, France) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TROY
Troy is a boy's name, pronounced TROY (/ˈtrɔɪ/), with a timeless, classic style. Many people connect it to the ancient city of Troy from Greek mythology, but that's mostly a coincidence of spelling — the name actually comes from an Irish surname, Troightheach, meaning 'foot soldier,' or from an English/Norman surname referring to Troyes, France.
Meaning & Origin of Troy
Meaning: Foot soldier.
Origin: Irish (also English/Norman surname from Troyes, France).
A common claim: Troy is often connected to the ancient city of Troy from Greek mythology (the Trojan War). Actually: Mostly a coincidence of spelling — the given name isn't derived from the Greek city; it comes from an Irish surname (Troightheach, 'foot soldier') or an English/Norman surname from Troyes, France.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Troy
Phonetic: TROY IPA: /ˈtrɔɪ/
Popularity of Troy
Troy peaked at #40 in 1967, when 7,933 boys were given the name, and has since fallen to #531 in 2024 with 560 boys given the name, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Troy mean?
Foot soldier. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Troy)
How do you pronounce Troy?
Troy is pronounced TROY (IPA: /ˈtrɔɪ/).
Is Troy a popular name right now?
Troy peaked at #40 in 1967 and is ranked #531 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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