Floyd vs Laurence

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 #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Laurence Rank #2,194

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Floyd or Laurence more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Laurence mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Floyd and Laurence boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.