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Heath vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Heath Rank #852
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #852 for Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Lee mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Heath and Lee boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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