Of the king
A name of French and English origin, Delroy is derived from the French phrase 'de le roi', meaning 'of the king'. It emerged as a distinct given name in the English-speaking world, particularly within Jamaican and Caribbean communities, during the 20th century.
Less common today
Delroy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,228 in 1992.
Tony-nominated British-American actor
British-Grenadian professional footballer
Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
