Floyd vs Soul

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 #2,321 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spiritual essence, animating force"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Soul Rank #2,321

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2321 for Soul.

Is Floyd or Soul more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Soul at #2321 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Soul mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Soul means "spiritual essence, animating force" (Old English origin).

Are Floyd and Soul boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Soul is primarily a boy name.