Ao vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ao Rank #14,516
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Lee mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ao and Lee boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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