Leroy vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Leroy Rank #864

Shepard Rank #942

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Leroy or Shepard more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Shepard mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Leroy and Shepard boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.