Leroy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leroy Name at a Glance

Name	Leroy
Meaning	The King (from 'le roi'). Originally a surname, it is now more common as a first name.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leroy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leroy means “The King (from 'le roi'). Originally a surname, it is now more common as a first name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leroy Name Origin

Our database records Leroy under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leroy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leroy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leroy

When considering Leroy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.