Richard vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Leroy Rank #864

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

Is Richard or Leroy more popular?

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

What do Richard and Leroy mean?

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

Are Richard and Leroy boy or girl names?

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