Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Fair-haired or blond; originated as a surname for someone with blond hair.
Pronunciation: Boyd, /bɔɪd/, B OY D
Popularity Rank: #25,589
Derived from the Gaelic word 'buidhe' meaning 'yellow', 'blond', or 'fair-haired'. The name Boyd is a surname that originated as a nickname for someone with blond hair or a fair complexion.
The name Boyd is of Scottish, Irish origin and means Fair-haired or blond; originated as a surname for someone with blond hair., Blond, Yellow Gold, Fair-haired. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Boyd is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and 45 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Boyd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /bɔɪd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B OY D
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
OY: Pronounce as in "boy" (B OY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Boyd is recorded 1,480 times globally, ranking it as the 25,589th most common name worldwide.
Boyd is most prevalent in United States of America, with 585 occurrences, making it the 4,487th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Boyd is found among 1 in every 960 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,487 | 1 : 3,092 |
| Netherlands | #1,656 | 1 : 960 |
| United Kingdom | #4,511 | 1 : 3,630 |
| South Africa | #13,678 | 1 : 31,688 |
| Canada | #4,998 | 1 : 4,949 |
| Malaysia | #15,531 | 1 : 33,739 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Boyd from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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