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Latroy

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-TROY /ləˈtrɔɪ/High

Meaning: Latroy sets the decorative La- prefix in front of Troy — a name from the Irish surname Troy (an anglicized O Troighthigh, 'foot soldier') and from the ancient city of Troy. The prefix supplies rhythm rather than a fixed sense, so routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Latroy fronts Troy — an Irish surname name, also the ancient city — with a bright La- prefix (said 'luh-TROY'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningLatroy sets the decorative La- prefix in front of Troy — a name from the Irish surname Troy (an anglicized O Troighthigh, 'foot soldier') and from the ancient city of Troy. The prefix supplies rhythm rather than a fixed sense, so routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13370 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 865

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Latroy is an American coinage: the prefix La-, a favorite of mid-century African-American naming, joined to Troy. Troy itself comes from an Irish surname (anglicized from Ó Troighthigh) and carries the echo of the ancient city. The prefix is decorative, so routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-TROY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., trailing the plain Troy by a wide margin. Rare, rhythmic, and bold.

Did you know? Troy on its own is both an Irish surname name and the storied city of Homer's epics; Latroy adds the La- prefix common in African-American coinages, a flourish chosen for sound. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Latroy — La- prefix coinage on Troy; routes uncertain

Variations

LaTroyLatroiLatroye

Nicknames

TroyTro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latroy mean?

Latroy joins the La- prefix to Troy, an Irish surname name and the ancient city. The prefix adds sound rather than a set meaning, so routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Latroy?

It's said luh-TROY /ləˈtrɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Latroy a boy or girl name?

Latroy is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Latroy?

Latroy is a rare name for boys in the U.S.