Ames vs Floyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Fly, Flie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Floyd Rank #2,176

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Floyd ___

  • Floyd Dean
  • Floyd Ray
  • Floyd Lee
  • Floyd James
  • Floyd Dale
  • Floyd Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Floyd

Earl Clyde Dale Loretta Ruby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Floyd more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Ames and Floyd mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Ames and Floyd boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.

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