Lee vs Bellamy

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

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Bellamy Rank #691

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Bellamy more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Bellamy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin).

Are Lee and Bellamy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Bellamy is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons