Leroy vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Leroy Rank #864

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Ricky mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Leroy and Ricky boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.