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Elroy

OriginEnglish variation of Leroy
Meaning"the king"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#4585

2025 SSA

US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

About Elroy

Once a staple of the 1920s, like Leroy and Elwood, Elroy is languishing in style limbo now. One feature that might make it worth a second glance is its royal meaning, for those looking for a vintage twist on names like Royal and Reign. If you're in search of unique vintage baby names, this may be one for your list.

Elroy is also given to girls.

Pronounced EL-roy.

As of October 2026, Elroy ranked #4585 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #438 in 1922.

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  • Elroy "Crazylegs" HirschBoy

    American NFL football player

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    Belizean footballer

  • Elroy McKendree AveryBoy

    American politician, author, and historian

  • Elroy SchwartzBoy

    American TV writer; brother of writer/producer Sherwood Schwartz

  • Elroy Powell aka SpoonfaceBoy

    British singer,songwriter/producer of Black Legend

Elroy in pop culture

  • Elroy JetsonBoy

    boy in animated series "The Jetsons"

  • Elroy P. LoboBoy

    main character on TV's "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo"

  • Elroy "Lucky" KleinschmidtBoy

    character on TV's "King of the Hill"

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