Back to Baby Names

Davis 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

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Lee Rank #715

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Lee more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Davis and Lee mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Davis and Lee boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons