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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Faithful, devoted
- Origin
- English (from French 'loyal')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- LOY-al
Loyal is a clean, modern name used for any gender, with a meaning that needs no guesswork: it comes from the French word 'loyal' and simply means faithful, devoted. It's pronounced LOY-al (IPA /ˈlɔɪəl/), so there's just one way to say it.
Meaning & Origin of Loyal
Meaning: Faithful, devoted.
Origin: English (from French 'loyal').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Loyal
LOY-alIPA /ˈlɔɪəl/
Popularity of Loyal
SSA records go back to 1882, and Loyal actually saw its highest popularity early on, hitting #555 with 13 babies in 1890 — far above its more recent standing of #877 with 274 babies in 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Loyal mean?
Faithful, devoted. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Loyal?
Loyal is pronounced LOY-al (IPA: /ˈlɔɪəl/).
Is Loyal a popular name right now?
Loyal peaked at #555 in 1890 and is ranked #877 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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