Elroy vs Heron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Boy #4,406 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heron bird, large wading bird"

Origin: Old French hairon

English American

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Elroy Rank #4,236

Heron Rank #4,406

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4406 for Heron.

Is Elroy or Heron more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Heron at #4406 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Heron mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Heron means "heron bird, large wading bird" (Old French hairon origin).

Are Elroy and Heron boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Heron is primarily a boy name.