Lee vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

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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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Abner Rank #840

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Lee or Abner more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Lee and Abner mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Abner boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.