Bode vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

✓ 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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Bode Rank #805

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Lee mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Bode and Lee boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.