Leray Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Leray is a French surname derived from the word 'to read' and may also describe someone of smaller stature.
Meaning of the Name Leray
Leray is a French surname that originated from the Old French word 'lire', meaning 'to read'. It was likely given to individuals who were literate or involved in writing. Leray can also be derived from the Breton word 'led', meaning 'half', suggesting that it may have been used to describe someone of smaller stature. This name is primarily found in France and has connections to education and literacy.
Popularity of the Name Leray
The popularity for the name Leray peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 8 births, which ranked number 6,805 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Leray had the most male births in 1920 with 8, which ranked number 3,208 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Leray
Popularity of Leray by State
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