Alfred vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Alfred Rank #839

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Lee mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alfred and Lee boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.