Lee vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Adolf Rank #26,599

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Adolf more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Lee and Adolf mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Lee and Adolf boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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