Alvin vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ 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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Alvin Rank #792

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Alvin or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Lee mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alvin and Lee boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.