Leroy

Pronunciation: [ l-EER-oy ]

Girl Name #48,909 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leroy is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EER-oy.

Parents who love the name Leroy often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #48,909
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ler Ley Lerie

Also a Boy Name

Leroy is also used as a boy name, ranked #864.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leroy

Is Leroy a boy or girl name?

Leroy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #48909. As a boy name, it is ranked #864. Leroy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Leroy?

Leroy is pronounced l-EER-oy.

How popular is the name Leroy?

Leroy is currently ranked #48909 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Leroy?

Common nicknames for Leroy include Ler, Ley, and Lerie.

Is Leroy a common or rare name?

Leroy is an uncommon name, ranked #48909 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leroy

Leroy is a girl name .

Is Leroy a boy or girl name? Leroy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,909 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #864. Leroy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Leroy is currently ranked #48,909 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Leroy include Ler, Ley, and Lerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.