Leroy vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Leroy Rank #864

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Nelson mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Leroy and Nelson boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.