Issac vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ike, Zak, Izzy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Issac Rank #856
Leroy Rank #864

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #864 for Leroy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Issac ___

  • Issac James
  • Issac Thomas
  • Issac Lee
  • Issac Cole
  • Issac David
  • Issac Aaron

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 Issac

Jacob Elijah Samuel Caleb Naomi

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Issac or Leroy more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Issac and Leroy mean?

Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Issac and Leroy boy or girl names?

Issac is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.

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