Floyd vs Lysander

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 #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Lysander Rank #2,200

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Floyd or Lysander more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Lysander mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Floyd and Lysander boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.