Leroy

Leroy Meaning & Origin

About Leroy
The name Leroy is of French origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "le" meaning "the" and "roi" meaning "king." Therefore, the name Leroy can be interpreted to mean "the king" or "kingly." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, leadership, and regal qualities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leroy are male.

Leroy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 R OY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈliˌrΙ”Ιͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leroy in Braille

Here's how to represent Leroy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Leroy in braille

How to Spell the Name Leroy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Leroy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Leroy in sign language

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