Leroy vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Leroy Rank #864

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Trace mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Leroy and Trace boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.