Floyd vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Roy mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Floyd and Roy boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.