Boyd vs Floyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Floyd Rank #2,176

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Floyd more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Floyd mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Boyd and Floyd boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.