Floyd vs Daylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Floyd Rank #2,176
Daylon Rank #2,250

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Daylon more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Daylon mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin).

Are Floyd and Daylon boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Daylon is primarily a boy name.

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