Boyd - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Boyd \bo-yd\ is pronounced boyd. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin. Transferred use of the Irish and Scottish surname. Possibly a place name for the Scottish Isle of Bute, known in Gaelic as "Bod". Also possibly related to Gaelic "buidhe", meaning "yellow, blond". The name was first used as a surname in Scotland in the 13th century. Actor Boyd Gaines.

Boyd has 1 variant form: Boid.

Baby names that sound like Boyd are Boyde, Bid, Both, Boot, Bud and Budd.

Boyd is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Boyd. Click here to compare Boyd with related baby names.