Leroy vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Leroy Rank #864

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Harry mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Leroy and Harry boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.