Leroy vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Leroy Rank #864

Byron Rank #884

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Leroy or Byron more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Byron mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Leroy and Byron boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.