Leroy vs Joy

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 #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

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Leroy Rank #864

Joy Rank #4,996

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is Leroy or Joy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Joy mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are Leroy and Joy boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Joy is primarily a boy name.