Leroy vs Dexter

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 #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

English American British

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Leroy Rank #864

Dexter Rank #722

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Dexter more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Dexter mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin).

Are Leroy and Dexter boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Dexter is primarily a boy name.