Floyd vs Ames

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 #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Ames mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Floyd and Ames boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.