Floyd vs Austen

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 #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Austen mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Floyd and Austen boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.