Floyd vs Brighton

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 #1,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright homestead, bright town"

Origin: Old English Beorthelm's tun

English American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Brighton Rank #1,987

Brighton is more popular, ranked #1987 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Brighton more popular?

Brighton is more popular, ranked #1987 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Brighton mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Brighton means "bright homestead, bright town" (Old English Beorthelm's tun origin).

Are Floyd and Brighton boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Brighton is primarily a boy name.