Leeroy
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leeroy
Leeroy is a modern variant spelling of Leroy, which derives from the Old French "le roy" meaning "the king," combining the definite article "le" with "roy" (king).
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Etymology
Leeroy is a modern variant spelling of Leroy, which derives from the Old French "le roy" meaning "the king," combining the definite article "le" with "roy" (king). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly among African American communities in the 20th century, with no specific religious association, though it gained cultural prominence through popular usage rather than historical figures.
Leeroy currently ranks #3,562 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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