Floyd vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Gideon mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Floyd and Gideon boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.