Floyd vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Lex Rank #2,214

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Floyd or Lex more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Lex mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Floyd and Lex boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.