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Floyd
BoyMeaning of Floyd: Welsh: 'gray'
Floyd is a boy's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 2190th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2921st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2190
63 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2921
7 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
155,747
First recorded 1880 · peak 1926
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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