Allen vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ 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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Allen Rank #574

Lee Rank #715

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Allen or Lee more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Allen and Lee mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Allen and Lee boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.