Lee vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Bear Rank #829

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Lee or Bear more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Lee and Bear mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Lee and Bear boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.