Floyd vs Dave

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 #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Dave mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Floyd and Dave boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.