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Avi vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Avi Rank #846
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #846 for Avi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Lee mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Avi and Lee boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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