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Colten vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Colten Rank #899
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #899 for Colten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colten or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Lee mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Colten and Lee boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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