Lee vs Ao

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 #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Ao Rank #14,516

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Lee or Ao more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Lee and Ao mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Lee and Ao boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.