Floyd vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Alek mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Floyd and Alek boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.