Floyd
f-lo-yd
US Popularity:4755
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Gray-haired, gray
Floyd is a boy's name of Welsh origin. This name, much like Floyd Mayweather, sure packs a punch, thanks to its famous bearers and meaning of "gray-haired” or, simply, “gray.” With the common association of gray hair indicating wisdom, baby will know to embrace their silver streaks as gifts when the time comes. This name also has a musical tie with one of the greatest rock bands in the world, Pink Floyd. Whether you want them to have a strong sense of self from the get-go or you simply felt inspired by the physical feats that have gone down in history, baby Floyd won’t just be another brick in the wall.
Famous People Named Floyd
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Floyd Mayweather, Jr.Boxer
- Floyd PattersonBoxer
Floyd Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Floyd is currently #2984 on The Bump
Boy:Floyd is currently #946 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Floyd is currently #4755 in U.S. births
Boy:Floyd is currently #1415 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#4755
in 2022
- 596
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 402, 461
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Floyd'
Ancestry, Floyd Family History
Ancestry, Lloyd Family History
House of Names, Floyd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Surname DB, Last name: Floyd
Behind the Name, Floyd, July 2008
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