Leroy vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Leroy Rank #864

Harold Rank #991

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Leroy or Harold more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Harold mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Leroy and Harold boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.