Leroy vs Ray
Comparing Leroy and Ray? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Leroy ranks in the Top 500 tier and traces to French naming roots (meaning "The king"). Ray sits in the Top 500 tier with Germanic origins (meaning "Counsel protector").
Leroy
- Meaning: The king
- Origin: French
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Leroy name page
Ray
- Meaning: Counsel protector
- Origin: Germanic
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Ray name page
Which name is more popular: Leroy or Ray?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Leroy ranks higher (Top 500) than Ray (Top 500).