Leroy vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Leroy Rank #864

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Forest mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Leroy and Forest boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.