The name Lloyd is a girl's name meaning "gray".

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Originally, this Welsh surname was used as a nickname for someone with gray hair but in the early 20th century, it shifted into a familiar given name. Now, for boys, it might feel a bit too grandpa, but for a girl, it might make a clunky-cool choice in the middle spot.

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The name Lloyd peaked for girls at #1240 in 1930. Lloyd is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Lloyd is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "gray".

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This Welsh surname was taken up as a first in the English-speaking world in the early twentieth century, originally as a nickname for someone gray-haired. The original Welsh nickname was Llwyd, pronounced LHOO-eed, and is the Welsh word for the color. 
 
A name with 'grandpa vibes', it fell out of the US Top 1000 back in the early 2000s, however it still ranks in England and Wales, albeit in the 900s. 
 
Actor Beau Bridges was christened Lloyd after his actor father, while other notable Lloyds include comedian and actor Lloyd Griffith, footballer Lloyd Kelly, singer Lloyd Cole, and rapper Lloyd Banks. Theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and former UK Prime Minister David Lloyd George are other associations.

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The name Lloyd is currently ranked #991 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #51 in 1918. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in LLOYD, LLOYD, and LLOYD. Lloyd is occasionally used for girls in 1987.

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