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Lee vs Albert

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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Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Albert Rank #607

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Albert more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Albert mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Lee and Albert boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.

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