Leroy vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Leroy Rank #864

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Rex mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Leroy and Rex boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.