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Lee vs Boston

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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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Boston mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Boston boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.

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