Floyd vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Richard mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Floyd and Richard boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.