Leeroy

Leeroy - A very unique male name

Leeroy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #998. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Leeroy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Leeroy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Leeroy. The baby boy name Leeroy was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3459 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Leeroy peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 683.

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Leeroy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Leeroy is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,204 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,204.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Leeroy is where you live.

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Leeroy origin and meaning

French, via Leroy

Elaborated spelling of Leroy — French le roy, 'the king,' originally a nickname surname

Leeroy doubles the vowel of Leroy, the French nickname-turned-name that was a US regular in the early 1900s. This spelling has been in the data since 1914, peaking in 1927.

Attested etymology

Leeroy is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Leeroy, pop culture references for the name Leeroy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Leeroy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Leeroy, sorted by popularity.

Larry / Leroy / Lauro / Laura / Lior / Laurie / Larue / Lary / Laurier / Lawyer /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Leeroy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Leeroy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Leeroy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LEE-roy · /ˈliːrɔɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Leroy — The standard spelling.
• Lee Roy — A two-word styling of the same name, not stored as a single SSA name string.

Nicknames: Lee

Famous bearers

• Leeroy Thornhill — Musician, former member of the Prodigy (b. 1969) Contemporary

Why parents choose it

Leroy with extra swagger in the spelling — a vintage name given a playful twist.

Worth knowing

• 'Leeroy Jenkins' is a famous gaming meme — the association is strong for anyone under 40.