Ladd vs Joy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

English American British

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Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

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Ladd Rank #4,806

Joy Rank #4,996

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

Is Ladd or Joy more popular?

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

What do Ladd and Joy mean?

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

Are Ladd and Joy boy or girl names?

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