Lee vs Ben

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 #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew German Dutch American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Ben Rank #802

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Lee or Ben more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Lee and Ben mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Ben boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.