Leroi

Leroi combines the French article 'Le' (meaning 'the') with 'roi' (meaning 'king'), literally translating to 'the king.' This name has documented usage in both French-speaking regions and in American communities. It gained some prominence through figures like Leroi Jones (who later changed his name to Amiri Baraka), an influential American writer and activist. The name may also appear as LeRoi or Le Roi with different styling. In the United States, the name saw increased usage during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. Its French linguistic origin gives it an aristocratic connotation while being relatively uncommon as a given name. While Leroi has clear French etymological roots, it has been embraced by diverse communities in the United States over several decades.

Pronounced luh-RWAH.

As of October 2026, Leroi ranked #9356 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #2975 in 1969.