Leonard vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Leonard Rank #674

Leroy Rank #864

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leonard or Leroy more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Leroy mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Leonard and Leroy boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.