Keith vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

✓ 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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Keith Rank #758

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Lee mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Keith and Lee boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.