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Clea vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lee

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clea Rank #5,323
Lee Rank #5,221

Lee is more popular, ranked #5221 vs #5323 for Clea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #5221 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Clea and Lee mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Lee means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Clea and Lee boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a girl name.

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