Alfie vs Boyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfie

Boy #2,042 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf counsel, wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,042
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,215
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alfie Rank #2,042
Boyd Rank #2,215

Alfie is more popular, ranked #2042 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alfie or Boyd more popular?

Alfie is more popular, ranked #2042 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Alfie and Boyd mean?

Alfie means "elf counsel, wise counselor" (Old English origin). Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin).

Are Alfie and Boyd boy or girl names?

Alfie is primarily a boy name. Boyd is primarily a boy name.

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