Floyd vs Wendell

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 #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Floyd Rank #2,176

Wendell Rank #2,062

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Wendell more popular?

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Wendell mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Floyd and Wendell boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.