Lloyd
Lloyd is a Welsh name derived from "llwyd," meaning "grey" or "grey-haired," traditionally used to describe someone with grey hair or a grey complexion. It has been used as both a surname and given name with strong Celtic roots.
Current Popularity
#1549 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell once learned, though the double 'L' may require explanation
- •Uncommon in modern times, giving it a distinctive quality
- •Strong Welsh heritage that honors Celtic roots
- •Professional-sounding name that ages well from childhood to adulthood
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Famous People
Lloyd Bridges
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Lloyd Alexander
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Frank Lloyd Wright
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Lloyd Austin
U.S. Secretary of Defense
Statistics
160,990
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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