Floyd vs Koby

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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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Floyd Rank #2,176
Koby Rank #2,066

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 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

Koby ___

  • Koby James
  • Koby Lee
  • Koby Alexander
  • Koby Ray
  • Koby Thomas
  • Koby Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Floyd

Earl Clyde Dale Loretta Ruby

If you choose Koby

Tyler Mason Jayden Avery Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Koby more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Koby mean?

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

Are Floyd and Koby boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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