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Floyd vs Patton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,307
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Floyd Rank #2,176
Patton Rank #2,307

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2307 for Patton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Patton more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Patton mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Floyd and Patton boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.

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