Leroy

Meaning of Leroy

It means "the king". It's derived from the French phrase "le roi," which translates directly to "the king" in English.

Leroy has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leroy

After ranking as high as #699 in 2000, Leroy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Leroy

• Leroy Neiman
  American artist known for paintings
• Leroy Anderson
  American composer of light music
• Leroy Jenkins
  American avant-garde jazz violinist
• Leroy Burrell
  American former world record sprinter
• Leroy Loggins
  American-Australian basketball player

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Questions about the name Leroy

What does the name Leroy mean?

Leroy means it means "the king". it's derived from the french phrase "le roi," which translates directly to "the king" in english, and it comes from French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Leroy?

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

When was Leroy most popular?

Leroy peaked at #699 in 2000.