Ben vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Ben Rank #802

Leroy Rank #864

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Ben or Leroy more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Ben and Leroy mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Ben and Leroy boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.