Douglas vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

✓ 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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Douglas Rank #855

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Lee mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Douglas and Lee boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.