Loyal

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Loyal Pronunciation

Loyal is pronounced LOY-əl /ˈlɔɪ.əl/High

Meaning: From the English word loyal — French loial, Latin legalis, 'faithful, true to obligations'Medium

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Origin MediumFrench, English

MeaningFrom the English word loyal — French loial, Latin legalis, 'faithful, true to obligations'

U.S. rank (2024)#4148 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Loyal comes from the English word loyal — via French loial from Latin legalis, 'faithful, true to one's obligations'. A modern virtue word-name, it celebrates devotion and steadfastness.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, faithful at the root, and steadfast.

Did you know? Loyal, from Latin legalis, 'true to the law', joins virtue word-names like True and Honor — a name that's a promise of faithfulness.

Overall data confidence 78%

Oxford English Dictionary — loyal — word origin

Variations

LoyaltyLoyale

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How do you pronounce Loyal?

Loyal is pronounced LOY-əl (/ˈlɔɪ.əl/). Press play above to hear Loyal said aloud.

How do you say Loyal?

Loyal is said LOY-əl (/ˈlɔɪ.əl/). Press play above to hear Loyal said aloud.

What does the name Loyal mean?

Loyal is the English virtue word for 'faithful, true', from Latin legalis.

Is Loyal a boy or girl name?

Loyal is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Loyal?

Loyal is a rare name for girls in the U.S.