Loyal

Meaning of Loyal

Faithful and dedicated.

Loyal has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Loyal

After ranking as high as #699 in 2022, Loyal has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Loyal

• Loyal Griggs
  Cinematographer, Academy Award winner
• Loyal Davis
  Neurosurgeon, Nancy Reagan's stepfather
• Loyal Underwood
  Actor, played 'Griffith' on Seinfeld
• Loyal M. Reagan
  U.S. Representative from Texas
• Loyal W. Combs
  Kentucky judge and politician

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Questions about the name Loyal

What does the name Loyal mean?

Loyal means faithful and dedicated, and it comes from English origins.

Is Loyal a boy's or a girl's name?

Loyal is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Loyal?

Loyal did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Loyal most popular?

Loyal peaked at #699 in 2022.