Emory vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

✓ 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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Emory Rank #886

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Lee mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Emory and Lee boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.