Floyd vs Leroy

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 #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Leroy mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Floyd and Leroy boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.