Leroy vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Leroy Rank #864

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Lee mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Leroy and Lee boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.