Floyd
Floyd: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /flɔɪd/
Meaning and origin of Floyd
Root meaning: “grey, grey-haired”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Lloyd, today particularly common among African Americans.
Etymology
Anglicisation of the Welsh name Lloyd, from Welsh llwyd (“grey, grey-haired”).
How popular is Floyd?
Since 1880, 1,377 girls and 154,370 boys in the U.S. have been named Floyd (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #768 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1905. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Floyd FAQ
What does the name Floyd mean?
Floyd traces back to a root meaning "grey, grey-haired". A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Lloyd, today particularly common among African Americans. Anglicisation of the Welsh name Lloyd, from Welsh llwyd (“grey, grey-haired”).
What is the origin of the name Floyd?
Floyd is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Floyd?
Since 1880, 1,377 girls and 154,370 boys in the U.S. have been named Floyd (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #768 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1905. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Floyd a boy or girl name?
Floyd is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,377 girls and 154,370 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.