Danny vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

✓ 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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Danny Rank #642

Lee Rank #715

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Danny or Lee more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Danny and Lee mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Danny and Lee boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.