Floyd vs Darnell

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 #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Darnell Rank #2,331

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Floyd or Darnell more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Darnell mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Floyd and Darnell boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.