Floyd vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Earl mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Floyd and Earl boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.