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Floyd vs Irvin

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

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Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Floyd Rank #2,176
Irvin Rank #2,081

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Irvin more popular?

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Irvin mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Floyd and Irvin boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.

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