Leroy vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Leroy Rank #864

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Darius mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Leroy and Darius boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.