Gennett vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Gennett Rank #48,802
Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #48802 for Gennett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gennett ___

  • Gennett Mae
  • Gennett Rose
  • Gennett Louise
  • Gennett Claire
  • Gennett Ann

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 Gennett

Harriet Rosalie Pearl Everett

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gennett or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Gennett at #48802 in the United States.

What do Gennett and Leroy mean?

Gennett means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Gennett and Leroy boy or girl names?

Gennett is primarily a girl name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.

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