Leroy vs Mael

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 #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Leroy Rank #864

Mael Rank #1,060

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #1060 for Mael.

Is Leroy or Mael more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Mael at #1060 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Mael mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Leroy and Mael boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.