Leroy vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Leroy Rank #864

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Leonard mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Leroy and Leonard boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.