Bear vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Bear Rank #829

Leroy Rank #864

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Bear or Leroy more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Bear and Leroy mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Bear and Leroy boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.