Troy
Meaning of Troy
Troy is a one-syllable wonder that bridges myth and modern life. Its roots reach back to the ancient city celebrated in Homer’s epics—home of wooden-horse intrigue, larger-than-life heroes, and a love story that “launched a thousand ships.” Yet Troy also traces to the Irish surname Ó Troighthigh, “foot soldier,” grounding all that legend in down-to-earth grit. The mix creates a name that feels both cinematic and approachable—like the kid who can tackle a history essay and a Hail Mary pass with equal flair. Boosted into the American spotlight by heart-throb actor Troy Donahue in the 1960s, the name shot up the charts and has cruised comfortably in the mid-ranks ever since: familiar, but never crowding the classroom roll. Four bold letters, easy to spell, impossible to mispronounce, Troy offers parents a baby name that’s short on fuss, long on story—and ready for a little hero of their own to write the next chapter, no wooden horse required.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as troy (/trɔɪ/)
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Notable People Named Troy
| Troy Polamalu is a Hall of Fame safety who spent his entire 12-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning eight Pro Bowl and six All-Pro selections. |
| Troy Aikman is a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories and was named Super Bowl MVP. |
| Troy Smith is a former NFL quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 2006. |
| Troy Nathan Terry is an American ice hockey right winger for the Anaheim Ducks, drafted in the fifth round in 2015. |
| Troy Darnell Vincent Sr. is a former NFL cornerback who now serves as the league's Executive Vice President of Football Operations and has earned Hall of Fame recognition. |
| Troy Wayne Grant is an Australian politician and former police officer who now serves as the inaugural Inspector-General of Water Compliance after previous ministerial roles. |
| Troy Glaus is a former MLB star who was a four-time All-Star and the 2002 World Series MVP. |
| Troy Lemar Carter, Sr. is an American talent manager and record executive who co-founded and leads Q&A Media and previously held top roles at Atom Factory and Spotify. |
| Troy Patrick Archibald-Henville is a former English footballer who now coaches youth players at Tottenham Hotspur. |
| Troy Brown Jr. - Troy Randall Brown Jr. is an American professional basketball player who was drafted by the Washington Wizards and now plays for Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
| Troy Franklin O'Leary is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Chicago Cubs. |
| Troy Gordon Corser is an Australian former motorcycle racer who won the Superbike World Championship twice and held the record for most race starts until 2023. |
| Troy Pride Jr. is an American professional football cornerback who played college football at Notre Dame. |
| Troy Johnathon McLean is a New Zealand basketball coach and former player. |
