US Popularity:3463
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:yellow, blond
Often seen as a surname, Boyd is indeed a first name in its own right. With Scottish and Irish origins, Boyd means “yellow” or “blond.” This definition makes more sense when you see the word Boyd in Gaelic, which is bod, meaning the same thing. Boyd is a bold and trendy one-syllable name ideal if you’re looking to pay homage to your Gaelic roots. All the more fitting if your little one has a great head of blond hair!

Famous People Named Boyd

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  • Brandon Boyd
    Musician

Boyd Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Boyd is currently #3865 on The Bump
Boy:Boyd is currently #1276 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Boyd is currently #3463 in U.S. births
Boy:Boyd is currently #1090 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3463
in 2022
- 68
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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