Joy vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

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Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

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Joy Rank #4,996

Ladd Rank #4,806

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is Joy or Ladd more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Joy and Ladd mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Joy and Ladd boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.