Lee vs Briar

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 #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Briar mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Briar boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.