Joy vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Joy Rank #4,996

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is Joy or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Joy and Leroy mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Joy and Leroy boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.