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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The king (via Leroy, French for 'the king')
- Origin
- English coinage (pseudo-Hispanic variant of Leroy, blending Spanish 'el' with French 'roy')
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- EL-roy
Elroy carries the meaning 'the king,' inherited from Leroy, the French term for 'the king.' The name itself is an English coinage — a pseudo-Hispanic spin on Leroy that blends the Spanish word 'el' with the French 'roy.' It's a name with a clear regal meaning and an unusual, blended backstory.
Meaning & Origin of Elroy
Meaning: The king (via Leroy, French for 'the king').
Origin: English coinage (pseudo-Hispanic variant of Leroy, blending Spanish 'el' with French 'roy').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Elroy
EL-royIPA /ˈɛlrɔɪ/
Popularity of Elroy
Elroy hit its high point in 1922, ranking #438 with 192 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #4216, with only 25 babies named Elroy.
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These names have followed a similar path to Elroy in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Elroy mean?
The king (via Leroy, French for ‘the king’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elroy?
Elroy is pronounced EL-roy (IPA: /ˈɛlrɔɪ/).
Is Elroy a popular name right now?
Elroy peaked at #438 in 1922 and is ranked #4216 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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