Jerry vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 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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Jerry Rank #868

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Lee mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Jerry and Lee boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.