Leroy vs Junior

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 #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

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Leroy Rank #864

Junior Rank #684

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Junior more popular?

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Junior mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Leroy and Junior boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.