Boston vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Boston Rank #628

Lee Rank #715

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Boston or Lee more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Boston and Lee mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Boston and Lee boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.