Leroy

Meaning the king, king's court
Origin French
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Le-roy

About Leroy

Leroy brings an easygoing charm that feels immediately familiar and comfortable. This friendly name has weathered decades with grace, maintaining appeal across generations and communities. The two-syllable rhythm creates natural flow, while the combination of sounds feels both warm and sturdy. Leroy suggests someone approachable and genuine, the kind of person who makes others feel at ease instantly. It lacks pretension entirely, offering instead an honest, straightforward quality that resonates with parents seeking authenticity. The name works beautifully in casual and formal contexts alike, never feeling out of place regardless of setting. Leroy carries associations with creativity, particularly in musical traditions, hinting at artistic sensibility and cultural awareness. Parents choosing this name often value community, warmth, and maintaining connections to tradition while embracing the present moment.

Variations of Name Leroy

Le Roy
Leroi
Leroye
Leroux

Nicknames for Leroy

Lee
Roy
L-Roy
Le
Roi
Leroy

Famous People Named Leroy

Leroy JenkinsAmerican Internet personality and gamer
Leroy SaneGerman professional footballer
Leroy CarrAmerican blues singer and pianist
Leroy FerDutch professional footballer
Leroy HoodAmerican biologist and biotechnologist
Leroy MooreAmerican writer, poet, and activist
Leroy AndersonAmerican composer of light concert music
Leroy ChiaoAmerican astronaut and engineer
Leroy BurrellAmerican former track and field athlete
Leroy EdwardsAustralian politician
Leroy BrownAmerican professional wrestler known as "Bad Bad" Leroy Brown
Leroy ButlerAmerican former professional football player
Leroy HutsonAmerican soul and R&B singer-songwriter
Leroy KellyAmerican former professional football player
Leroy GrummanAmerican aeronautical engineer and industrialist
Leroy LogginsAmerican basketball player
Leroy WalkerAmerican track and field coach
Leroy ColbertAmerican bodybuilder and actor
Leroy Moore IVAmerican football player
Leroy CarringtonJamaican footballer

Characters Named Leroy

Leroy Jethro GibbsCharacter from the TV show "NCIS"
Leroy SmithCharacter from the "Tekken" video game series
Leroy St. JamesCharacter from the TV show "In the Heat of the Night"
Leroy BrownCharacter from the song "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" by Jim Croce
Leroy JacksonCharacter from the film "Fame"
Leroy "Shogun" SilvaCharacter from the video game "Saints Row - The Third"
Leroy ClancyCharacter from the TV show "Malcolm in the Middle"
Leroy van DykeCharacter from the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Leroy the RobotCharacter from the film "Short Circuit"
Leroy JohnsonCharacter from the TV show "The Simpsons"
Leroy SmithersCharacter from the film "The Love Bug"
Leroy CalhounCharacter from the film "Revenge of the Nerds"
Leroy ChitwoodCharacter from the film "The Blues Brothers"
Leroy GreenCharacter from the TV show "Basketball Wives"
Leroy "Pain" SmithCharacter from the film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
Leroy JenkinsCharacter from the web video "World of Warcraft"
Leroy CastroCharacter from the TV show "The Real L Word"

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Leo
Lazaro
Lando
Leandro
Levy
Link
Leonardo
Luke
Leeland
Lawrence