James vs Leeroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Leeroy

Boy #4,467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: French (le roi)

Cultural Roots

American French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,467
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Roy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leeroy Rank #4,467

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4467 for Leeroy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Leeroy ___

  • Leeroy James
  • Leeroy Earl
  • Leeroy Dale
  • Leeroy Wayne
  • Leeroy Gene
  • Leeroy Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leeroy

Delroy Elroy Monroe DeShaun Darrell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leeroy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leeroy at #4467 in the United States.

What do James and Leeroy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leeroy means "the king" (French (le roi) origin).

Are James and Leeroy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leeroy is primarily a boy name.

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