Lloyd
Lloyd: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔɪd/
Meaning and origin of Lloyd
Root meaning: “grey, grey-haired”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Welsh llwyd (“grey, grey-haired”).
How popular is Lloyd?
Since 1880, 998 girls and 160,990 boys in the U.S. have been named Lloyd (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1240 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1918. In 2025, 111 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lloyd FAQ
What does the name Lloyd mean?
Lloyd traces back to a root meaning "grey, grey-haired". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Welsh llwyd (“grey, grey-haired”).
What is the origin of the name Lloyd?
Lloyd is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Lloyd?
Since 1880, 998 girls and 160,990 boys in the U.S. have been named Lloyd (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1240 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1918. In 2025, 111 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lloyd a boy or girl name?
Lloyd is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 998 girls and 160,990 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.