Leeroy

French
"the king"
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Leeroy Origin and Meaning

The name Leeroy is a boy's name.

Leeroy is a masculine name that originated as a phonetic variant of Leroy, which combines the Old French elements 'le' (the) and 'roi' (king) to mean 'the king.' This spelling variation gained particular notoriety in internet culture through the popular gaming meme 'Leeroy Jenkins' from World of Warcraft in 2005. Historically, Leroy was quite popular in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in African American communities. While the traditional spelling declined in usage after the 1950s, the Leeroy variant maintains a distinctive character with its doubled 'e.' The name carries a vintage appeal combined with a touch of boldness and humor due to its modern cultural associations.

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    The name Leeroy in Pop Culture

    • Leeroy Jenkins
      Internet gaming meme