Boyd
Boyd: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɔɪd/
Meaning and origin of Boyd
Root meaning: “blond, yellow, fair”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic, either buidhe (“blond, yellow, fair”), or a habitational surname from the Isle of Bute in Scotland.
How popular is Boyd?
Since 1880, 65 girls and 27,680 boys in the U.S. have been named Boyd (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2837 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #228 in 1899. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Boyd
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Sibling name ideas for Boyd
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Boyd FAQ
What does the name Boyd mean?
Boyd traces back to a root meaning "blond, yellow, fair". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Scottish Gaelic, either buidhe (“blond, yellow, fair”), or a habitational surname from the Isle of Bute in Scotland.
What is the origin of the name Boyd?
Boyd is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Boyd?
Since 1880, 65 girls and 27,680 boys in the U.S. have been named Boyd (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2837 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #228 in 1899. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Boyd a boy or girl name?
Boyd is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 65 girls and 27,680 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.