The first name Leroy

In 2025, 17 boys were named Leroy, making it the 1,538th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2000, with 29 births (#624).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Leroy with other names.

In 2025, 269 boys born in the United States were named Leroy, the 888th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1924, when 3,922 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Leroy Sané
  German association football player, born 1996
• Leroy Fer
  Dutch association football player (born 1990)
• Leroy Chiao
  American astronaut and engineer, born 1960
• Leroy Burrell
  American sprinter, born 1967
• Leroy Anderson
  American composer (1908-1975)
• Leroy Carr
  American blues singer, songwriter and pianist (1905–1935)
• Leroy Lita
  English footballer, born 1984
• LeRoy Samse
  Athletics competitor (1883–1956)
• Leroy Watson
  British archer, born 1965
• LeRoy Pope Walker
  Confederate Army general (1817-1884)
• Leroy Grumman
  American aerospace engineer (1895–1982)
• Leroy Dixon
  American sprinter, born 1983

What does the name Leroy mean?

Leroy means “the king”.

How popular is the name Leroy?

In 2025, 17 boys born in England and Wales were named Leroy, ranking 1,538th. Its peak was 2000, with 29 births.

Is Leroy a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 202,163 US babies named Leroy since 1880 were boys.

When was Leroy most popular?

1924 in the United States, when 3,922 babies were named Leroy, its highest rank at 53rd.

How do you pronounce Leroy?

Leroy is /ˈliːˌɹɔɪ/, 2 syllables.

What are other spellings of Leroy?

Leroi, Leeroy and Elroy.

Is Leroy also a surname?

Yes. Leroy is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.