Dane vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Dane Rank #882

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Leroy mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Dane and Leroy boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.