NAME PROFILE
Laroy
Derived from the Welsh name Gruffudd, meaning 'strong chief' or 'prince'. This name reflects a person with a commanding presence, unwavering strength, and a natural ability to guide others with wisdom and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,317 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 1983 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 50%CA — 25%TX — 25%AK — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
D.W. Griffith (Director of The Birth of a Nation) · Melanie Griffith (Actress in Working Girl) · Florence Griffith Joyner (Olympic track and field athlete) · Andy Griffith (Actor in The Andy Griffith Show) · Arthur Griffith (Founder of Sinn Fein and Irish politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GriffGriffieGriffy
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