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BoyDutch language family

Leroy

A name meaning "the king".

Quick answer

Leroy is a boy name meaning "the king".

GenderBoy
Meaningthe king
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name comes from the French nickname le roi meaning "the king". It has been common as an English given name since the 19th century. Since 1920 in the United States it has been mainly used by African Americans.

Notes and context

Usage: english