Jeffrey vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American 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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Lee Rank #715

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Jeffrey or Lee more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Lee mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Jeffrey and Lee boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.