Leeroy

Leeroy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliΛΛŒΙΉΙ”Ιͺ/

Meaning and origin of Leeroy

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

A less common spelling variant of Leroy.

How popular is Leeroy?

32U.S. babies in 2025
#652peak rank (1927)
4,404babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,404 boys in the U.S. have been named Leeroy. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 1927. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202595 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Leeroy FAQ

What does the name Leeroy mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname. A less common spelling variant of Leroy.

What is the origin of the name Leeroy?

Leeroy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Leeroy?

Since 1880, 4,404 boys in the U.S. have been named Leeroy. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 1927. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Leeroy a boy or girl name?

Leeroy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,404 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.