The king
A variant of Leroy, derived from the Old French phrase 'le roy'. It emerged as an English surname before being adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States during the early 20th century.
Less common today
Laroy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,492 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL defensive end
NFL linebacker
