Ben vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew German Dutch American

✓ 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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Ben Rank #802

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Lee mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ben and Lee boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.