Lee vs Benny

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 #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Jewish Italian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Benny Rank #892

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Lee or Benny more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Lee and Benny mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Benny boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.