Chris vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

✓ 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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Chris Rank #651

Lee Rank #715

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Chris or Lee more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Chris and Lee mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Chris and Lee boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.