Casper vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#864
Total SSA Count
278
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roy, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881
Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

Leroy ___

  • Leroy James
  • Leroy Wayne
  • Leroy Ray
  • Leroy Eugene
  • Leroy Dale
  • Leroy Curtis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Leroy mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Casper and Leroy boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.

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