Hugh vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ 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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Hugh Rank #765

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Lee mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Hugh and Lee boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.