Junior vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Junior

Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Junior Rank #684

Leroy Rank #864

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Junior or Leroy more popular?

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Junior and Leroy mean?

Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Junior and Leroy boy or girl names?

Junior is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.