Floyd vs Elton

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 #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Elton Rank #2,085

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Elton more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Elton mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Floyd and Elton boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.