Leroy
Leroy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛliΛΛΙΉΙΙͺ/
Meaning and origin of Leroy
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Transferred from the common French surname Leroy, meaning "the king".
How popular is Leroy?
Since 1880, 1,182 girls and 200,981 boys in the U.S. have been named Leroy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1204 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #50 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #888 for boys, with 269 babies given the name.
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Leroy FAQ
What does the name Leroy mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. Transferred from the common French surname Leroy, meaning "the king".
What is the origin of the name Leroy?
Leroy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Leroy?
Since 1880, 1,182 girls and 200,981 boys in the U.S. have been named Leroy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1204 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #50 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #888 for boys, with 269 babies given the name.
Is Leroy a boy or girl name?
Leroy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,182 girls and 200,981 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.