Boyd vs Mirth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,215
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Boyd Rank #2,215
Mirth Rank #69,003

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 vs #69003 for Mirth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boyd ___

  • Boyd James
  • Boyd William
  • Boyd Thomas
  • Boyd Grant
  • Boyd Scott
  • Boyd Duncan

Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boyd

Grant Duncan Fiona Angus Moira

If you choose Mirth

Solace Blythe Verity Merit Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boyd or Mirth more popular?

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Mirth mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin).

Are Boyd and Mirth boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Mirth is primarily a girl name.

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