Elroy
e-lroy,
el-roy
US Popularity:10717
Origin:French
Meaning:The king; Belonging to the king; Son of the red-haired lad
Most kids would be happy to be a prince, but if that's not enough for your little one, then this name is sure to succeed instead. Elroy, a French boy's name, means "the king" and is a variant of the names Leroy and Delory, which means “belonging to the king.” It comes from the French phrase le roi, but the spelling might have been influenced by Spanish's el. Also a last name, Elroy came from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Rua or McElroy, which means “son of the red-haired lad,” making for a sweet choice to honor baby’s rosy features. This regal name was most popular in the 1920s, so it's perfect if you're searching for a name with a vintage twist.
Elroy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Elroy is currently #4389 on The Bump
Boy:Elroy is currently #1444 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Elroy is currently #10717 in U.S. births
Boy:Elroy is currently #3779 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#10717
in 2022
- 1405
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Elroy, February 2019
Behind the Name, Leroy, January 2022
House of Names, Elroy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
House of Names, McElroy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry Elroy Family History
Ancestry Mcelroy Family History
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 393
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