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Loyd
Pronounced LOYD /ˈlɔɪd/High
Meaning: A variant spelling of the Welsh Lloyd, from llwyd, 'grey; grey-haired,' a descriptive surname turned given name. The single-L spelling is a simplified English form.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Loyd is a single-L spelling of the Welsh Lloyd, from llwyd, 'grey.' A descriptive surname turned first name, it reads vintage and crisp — rare in the U.S. (said 'LOYD').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., next to the more common Lloyd. Rare, vintage, and tidy.
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What does the name Loyd mean?
Loyd is a spelling of the Welsh Lloyd, from llwyd, 'grey; grey-haired.'
How do you pronounce Loyd?
It's said LOYD /ˈlɔɪd/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'Floyd.'
Is Loyd a boy or girl name?
Loyd is a boy's name.
How popular is Loyd?
Loyd is a rare name for boys in the U.S.