Floyd vs Kior

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

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Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,243
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Floyd Rank #2,176
Kior Rank #2,243

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2243 for Kior.

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

Kior ___

  • Kior James
  • Kior Lee
  • Kior Blake
  • Kior Reid
  • Kior Cole
  • Kior Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Floyd

Earl Clyde Dale Loretta Ruby

If you choose Kior

Zion Kael Nova Lyric Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Kior more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Kior mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Floyd and Kior boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.

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