Darwin vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Darwin Rank #841

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Lee mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Darwin and Lee boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.