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Flint vs Floyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Floyd Rank #2,176

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Floyd more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Flint and Floyd mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Flint and Floyd boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.

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