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Lee vs Avi

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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Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Avi Rank #846

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #846 for Avi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Avi more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Lee and Avi mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Avi boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.

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