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Ferry vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Lee mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ferry and Lee boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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