Leroy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Leroy Rank #864

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Richard mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Leroy and Richard boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.