Floyd vs Boyd

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 #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Boyd Rank #2,215

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

Is Floyd or Boyd more popular?

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

What do Floyd and Boyd mean?

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

Are Floyd and Boyd boy or girl names?

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