Emory vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Emory Rank #886

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Leroy mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Emory and Leroy boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.