Leeroy

French

"the king"

Leeroy Origin and Meaning

The name Leeroy is a boy's name.

Leeroy is a name that originated as a variant spelling of Leroy, which comes from French le roi, meaning "the king." This name has historical roots going back to Norman times and was fairly common in English-speaking countries during the early to mid-20th century. Leeroy experienced modest popularity in the United States and Britain, with usage declining somewhat after the 1960s. The name received renewed cultural attention in the early 2000s through internet culture with the viral "Leeroy Jenkins" gaming video. This alternate spelling with the double 'e' adds a distinctive touch to the traditional form. While less common than Leroy, Leeroy maintains recognition across various communities while carrying the same noble etymology connecting to royalty.

Leeroy Rank in US Top 1000

# 982 in the US

Famous People Named Leeroy

• Leeroy Thornhill British electronic musician
• Lonnie "LeeRoy" Yarbrough American NASCAR racer
• Leeroy Stagger Canadian singer,songwriter
• Leeroy James Reed British singer and TV personality
• Leeroy Owusu Dutch footballer
• Lee Roy Parnell American country music singer
• Lee Roy Selmon American football player

The name Leeroy in Pop Culture

• Leeroy Jenkins Internet gaming meme