Leroy

Updated: October 18, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

The baby name Leroy is a fun and vintage name option for your son. It has a deep history, making it perfect to honor the royal men in your life. What was once a nickname in France, spelled “le roi,” was, for many years, a top 100 name option in America.

Meaning of the Name Leroy

Leroy is a variation of a French nickname. Originally that nickname was “le roi.” The actual name became popular throughout Europe, however, in the 1800s due to the commonality of the nickname. Leroy comes from the nickname “le roi.” In French, the word “le” translates to “the,” and the word “roi” translates to “king.”

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Nicknames for Leroy

Leroy feels fun and outgoing. It is a vintage name with simplicity.

Lee
Roy
Ro
Roro
Le Roi
Roi

Leroy Name Details

Style: Traditional

Gender: Leroy is traditionally considered to be a boys name.

Pronunciation: LEE-roi

Syllables: Two

Alternative Spellings for Leroy

Leroi
Leeroy
Leeroi
Leiroi
Leiroy

Leroy Name Popularity

Leroy was a top 100 baby name in America until 1948 and remained a top 200 option until 1968. The baby name was lowest at rank 50 in 1910. Leroy is still a top 1,000 name, though it has gone down significantly in popularity at a current ranking of 930.