Floyd vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Floyd Rank #2,176
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Floyd ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Floyd

Earl Clyde Dale Loretta Ruby

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and James mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Floyd and James boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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