Boyd Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Boyd Name at a Glance

Name	Boyd
Meaning	From the Gaelic 'buidhe' meaning yellow. Used commonly as a name referring to its owner's blonde hair color. Common as both a first name and a surname in Scotland.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Boyd Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Boyd means “From the Gaelic 'buidhe' meaning yellow. Used commonly as a name referring to its owner's blonde hair color. Common as both a first name and a surname in Scotland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Boyd Name Origin

Our database records Boyd under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Boyd a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Boyd is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Boyd

When considering Boyd for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.