Floyd vs Clyde

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 #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Clyde mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Floyd and Clyde boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.