Leroy vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Leroy Rank #864

Alec Rank #880

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Leroy or Alec more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Alec mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Leroy and Alec boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.