Lee vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Alec Rank #880

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Lee or Alec more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Lee and Alec mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Alec boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.