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Gregory vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Gregory Rank #538
Lee Rank #715

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Lee more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Lee mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Gregory and Lee boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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