Floyd vs Otis

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

Floyd Rank #2,176
Otis Rank #733

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Floyd

Earl Clyde Dale Loretta Ruby

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Otis more popular?

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Otis mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Floyd and Otis boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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