Leroy vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Leroy Rank #864

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Bear mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Leroy and Bear boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.