Leiroi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leiroi

What is the meaning of the name Leiroi ?

The baby name Leiroi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /leɪˈrɔɪ/ (LAY-ROY).

Leiroi is in Origin.

Leiroi is a modern variant of the French-derived given name Leroy/LeRoi, ultimately from the phrase le roi “the king,” with roi from Latin rex, regis. The spelling with ei likely reflects a stylistic or phonetic reshaping in English, keeping the regal sense while distinguishing the name. Roy and Le Roy entered English as surnames through Norman French; in the United States, Leroy developed as a given name and saw strong use from the late 19th to mid‑20th centuries, with LeRoi appearing in the same period (notably the poet LeRoi Jones).

Leiroi therefore conveys “the king,” evoking leadership and dignity. Variants and related forms include Leroy, LeRoi, Leroi, Le Roi, Leeroy, and Roy; short forms Lee and Roy are common. Feminine adaptations are rare and tend to be modern elaborations with -a or -ia endings. The name remains uncommon, offering a distinctive, cosmopolitan twist on a classic royal meaning.

⚙ Leiroi does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.