What does Leroy mean?
From the Old French 'le roi', meaning 'the king', originally a Norman nickname or occupational byname. A literal 'the king' name.
What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
Leroy vs Remy
Which is more popular?
Remy is more popular than Leroy today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 0 named Leroy.
| Leroy | Remy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | the king | Oarsman |
| Origin | french | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | luh-ROY | REM-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1914 |
| Peak year | 1924 (3,922) | 2022 (924) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 781 |
| Trend | Vintage | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Leroy
Remy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Leroy | Remy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,596 | 5,105 |
| 2010s | 2,173 | 4,792 |
| 2000s | 2,159 | 1,242 |
| 1990s | 3,554 | 696 |
| 1980s | 5,600 | 291 |
| 1970s | 8,408 | 108 |
| 1960s | 15,220 | 99 |
| 1950s | 24,588 | 79 |
| 1940s | 33,864 | 27 |
| 1930s | 36,255 | 10 |
| 1920s | 37,871 | 23 |
| 1910s | 21,275 | 12 |
| 1900s | 4,300 | 0 |
| 1890s | 2,544 | 0 |
| 1880s | 1,574 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Leroy or Remy more popular?
Remy is more popular than Leroy today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 0 named Leroy.
What is the difference between Leroy and Remy?
Leroy means the king (french origin), while Remy means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Leroy or Remy?
In US records, Leroy first appears in 0 and Remy in 1914, so Leroy has the longer recorded history.