Floyd vs Octavian

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 #2,263 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

Roman English Romanian Italian Classical

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Octavian Rank #2,263

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2263 for Octavian.

Is Floyd or Octavian more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Octavian at #2263 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Octavian mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Octavian means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Floyd and Octavian boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Octavian is primarily a boy name.