How to Say “Leroy” in French

By Corey Harley • Updated October 6, 2026

Leroy

Leroy is a French male given name.

Did you know?

While Leroy is used as a first name in English-speaking countries, it is extremely rare as a given name in modern France.
The name Leroy is a linguistic fossil that once combined the article le with roi to mean 'the king'.
Because le roi means 'the king', using Leroy as a name in a French context can sound like a claim to nobility or a playful nickname.

Examples in context

Monsieur Leroy, enchanté de faire votre connaissance.
Mr. Leroy, pleased to make your acquaintance.
Il s'appelle Leroy.
His name is Leroy.
Est-ce que Leroy est là ?
Is Leroy here?
J'ai rencontré Leroy hier.
I met Leroy yesterday.

Example conversation

Manon and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.

Gabriel

Tu as vu Leroy aujourd'hui ?
Have you seen Leroy today?
Manon

Non, je n'ai pas vu Leroy.
No, I haven't seen Leroy.
Gabriel

Il devait venir nous voir.
He was supposed to come see us.
Manon

Peut-être qu'il est en retard.
Maybe he is late.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries Leroy, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Corey Harley

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