Floyd vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Octavius mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Floyd and Octavius boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.