Boyd name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Irish
Usage: English and Scottish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Boyd bo-yd
Meaning: Blond, Yellow Gold and Fair-haired
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What does Boyd mean?

Long standing and Commonly Accepted Boyd is used commonly in Scottish and English is originated from Old Irish and a unisex name, Boyd means "Blond, Yellow Gold or Fair-haired".

How do I pronounce Boyd?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Boyd is bo-yd.

Names that rhyme with Boyd

How popular is the name Boyd?

a popular name in United States having over 27120 recievers in 148 years of usage. When at its peak in 1899, it ranked 228th when 508 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names an astonishing 91 times Boyd is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 847 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Boyd. Over 212 people have been named Boyd in England and Wales.

Also, in Netherlands, in just 2 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 491 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Boyd.

Boyd is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today. And also in Belgium. But Boyd is a popular baby name in Zambia where every 1 in 800 have the name.

According to our findings, at least 50000 people have been bestowed Boyd around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181480116
20171414122
2016161798
2015182181
2014158199
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Facts

Boyd in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands87720405
Sweden31605
Norway3605
Denmark3000

What numerology tells about Boyd?

You are a selfish but understanding friend and lover. You act responsibly when involving other people in your actions. You are soft as cotton on the inside but hard as candy on the outside. You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with. You are a jealous and passionate lover. Sometimes, you act selfishly. You are ambitious and inclined towards solving things with unproven ways, even failure cannot stop you from trying new solutions.

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  •  Rodrigo - Cherished Old High German and Germanic Rodrigo means "Rich, Power or Powerful" and is largely used in Italian and Spanish is used as a gender-neutral name
  •  Jaliyah - Prevalent girl name Jaliyah is specifically used in English which is rooted from Hebrew and English, Jaliyah means "Aliyah"
  •  Maximiliano means Very Great or Greatest is of Latin origin, a boy name is used substantially in Spanish and Italian
  •  Chanel - Of Latin and Old French origin, Renowned Chanel bestowed upon both sexes, Chanel means "Channel or Canal" is used primarily in Finnish, English and French
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Sibling Names for Boyd

Choosing a baby name can be a daunting task, but one popular option is "Boyd." If you're considering this moniker for your little one, you may want to pair it with a sibling name that complements it well. Here are some suggestions to inspire you.

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Famous people named Boyd

  • Boyd Dunlop Morehead, politician in Queensland, Australia
  • Boyd Huppert, American television personality
  • Boyd Henry Bode, American academic and philosopher
  • Boyd Matson, former anchor of 'National Geographic Explorer' and a former co-anchor of NBC's 'Sunday Today' program
  • Boyd Wettlaufer, Canadian archaeologist
  • Boyd Neel, English, and later Canadian conductor and academic
  • Boyd Bartlett, American military officer, professor
  • Boyd Merriman, 1st Baron Merriman, British Conservative politician and judge
  • Boyd Estus, director of photography and producer/director
  • Boyd Haley, retired professor of chemistry at the University of Kentucky
  • Boyd K. Packer, American religious leader and former educator
  • Boyd Rice, unpopart
  • Boyd Alexander, English British Army officer
  • Boyd Tinsley, American violinist and mandolinist
  • Boyd Bennett, American rockabilly songwriter and singer
  • Boyd Devereaux, Canadian former professional ice hockey player
  • Boyd Coddington, {{cite web
  • Boyd Rankin, Irish cricketer
  • Boyd Gordon, Canadian former professional ice hockey centre
  • Boyd Kane, former Canadian professional ice hockey left winger
  • Boyd Anderson Tackett, U.S. Representative from Arkansas
  • Boyd Dowler, former professional football player
  • Boyd Kestner, American actor
  • Boyd Kirkland, American television director of animated cartoons
  • Boyd Raeburn, American jazz bandleader and bass saxophonist
  • Boyd Banks, Canadian stand-up comedian and actor
  • Boyd Gaines, American stage, film, television actor, and singer
  • Boyd Clack, Canadian-born Welsh writer, actor, and musician
  • Boyd Chambers, American football, basketball, and baseball coach
  • Boyd Douglas, politician in Northern Ireland
  • Boyd Winchester, United States Representative from Kentucky
  • Boyd "Red" Morgan, American football running back
  • Boyd Bartley, Major League Baseball player
  • In 1916 drama flick, King Lear, Boyd Marshall characterized John Reynolds.
  • In 2018, Boyd Holbrook portrayed the role of Quinn McKenna in action and adventure flick The Predator.

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