What origin is the name Leroy?

Leroy comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Leroy — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Leroy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Leroy

Leroy

Boy

French

2 syllables

Leroy is a French boy's name meaning "The king.".

The meaning of Leroy is "The king." — a boy name of French origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

The king.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Leroy mean?

Leroy is a boy name of French origin meaning "The king.".

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