Harry vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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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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Harry Rank #780

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Lee mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Harry and Lee boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.