Lee vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Bruce mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Lee and Bruce boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.