Lea vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

15 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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Lea Rank #834

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Lea or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Lee mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Lea and Lee boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.