Leroy vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Leroy Rank #864

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Ray mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Leroy and Ray boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.