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Elroy

EL-roy

Popularity

#4216

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

7,460

Peak Year

#192 in 1922

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from the French surname Leroy, meaning "the king". Also possibly a combination of El- (from names like Elijah) and -roy (meaning red).

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Numerology

9

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Famous Namesakes

  • Elroy Hirsch

    American football player, actor, and college athletic director

  • Elroy 'Crazy Legs' Hirsch

    Hall of Fame football player, known for agility

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