Leonard vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Leonard Rank #674

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Roy mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leonard and Roy boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.