Corey vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

✓ 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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Corey Rank #679

Lee Rank #715

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Corey or Lee more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Corey and Lee mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Corey and Lee boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.