Jefferson vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Conner Krew Alvin Jamison

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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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Derrick Louie Van Kaiser

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Lee Rank #715

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Lee more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Lee mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Jefferson and Lee boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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