Leroy vs Tommy

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

Leroy Rank #864
Tommy Rank #731

Tommy is more popular, ranked #731 vs #864 for Leroy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leroy ___

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

Tommy ___

  • Tommy James
  • Tommy Lee
  • Tommy Ray
  • Tommy Joe
  • Tommy Dean
  • Tommy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

If you choose Tommy

Bobby Jimmy Sammy Danny Frankie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leroy or Tommy more popular?

Tommy is more popular, ranked #731 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Tommy mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Leroy and Tommy boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.

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