Benedict vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Benedict Rank #915

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Benedict or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Leroy mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Benedict and Leroy boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.