Lee vs Alden

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 #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Alden mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Alden boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.