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Leory
Pronounced LEE-oh-ree /หliห.oส.ri/Low
Meaning: Leory reads most plausibly as a scrambled spelling of Leroy, from French le roi ('the king'). The transposed letters point back to that popular early-American name; a direct Leo- reading is possible but weaker. Route uncertain.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Leory most likely began as a transposed spelling of Leroy, from French le roi, 'the king.' Leroy was hugely popular in the early twentieth century, and irregular spellings like this tend to trace straight back to it, though the exact route is uncertain.
It was always a rarity, given to only about fifteen boys a year around the nineteen-thirties, in Leroy's long shadow. A Leory from that time would be of a great-grandfather's generation now.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Leory mean?
It most likely reworks Leroy, from French le roi, 'the king'; the exact route is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Leory?
It is said LEE-oh-ree /หliห.oส.ri/ - three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Leory a boy or girl name?
Leory is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Leory?
It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak.