Boyd

Boyd is a surname of Scottish origin that has also been adopted as a given name. The name is linked to Gaelic roots, possibly from buidhe meaning yellow or fair-haired, and it has long been associated with families in the Scottish Lowlands. Over the centuries, the surname spread to other parts of the English-speaking world and was adopted as a given name in many regions.

Notable people with the surname include John Boyd, an American fighter pilot and military strategist who developed the OODA loop (Observe–Orient–Decide–Act), a decision cycle used in military and business contexts.

There are several places in the United States named Boyd.

In business, Boyd Gaming Corporation operates a portfolio of casinos and gaming properties in North America.