Elroy vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Elroy Rank #4,236

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4236 for Elroy.

Is Elroy or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Elroy at #4236 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Emerald mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Elroy and Emerald boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.