Leroy vs Edison

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 #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Leroy Rank #864

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Edison mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Leroy and Edison boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.