Boyd
boyd
Popularity
#2207
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
27,670
Peak Year
#508 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Boyd is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word *buidhe*, meaning 'yellow' or 'fair-haired'. It often refers to someone with blonde hair or a fair complexion.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
William Boyd
Scottish screenwriter, novelist, and short story writer
Billy Boyd
Scottish actor, known for Lord of the Rings
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