Floyd
Floyd is a variant of Lloyd, from the Welsh "llwyd," meaning gray — referring to someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. Floyd Mayweather (born 1977), the boxer who went 50-0 in his career, is the most famous modern bearer. Floyd was a top-100 American name from 1885 to 1955, peaking at #41 in 1905. Pink Floyd (the rock band, formed in 1965) gave the name a permanent musical charge. Floyd is a male name of Welsh origin that means "Gray (from Lloyd)". Brisk, vintage, and a little musical. The name sounds direct. Floyds tend to be confident. US peaked #41 in 1905. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Floyd include Pink Floyd (band), Floyd Mayweather (boxer), Floyd (Welsh form of Lloyd). Common variations and related forms of Floyd include Lloyd (root name), Flood (variant), Floyde (variant).