Leroy vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Leroy Rank #864

Eugene Rank #871

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Leroy or Eugene more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Eugene mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Leroy and Eugene boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.