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Lee vs Bruno

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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Bruno

Boy #703 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brown, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Italian Spanish Brazilian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#703
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Bruno Rank #703

Bruno is more popular, ranked #703 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Bruno more popular?

Bruno is more popular, ranked #703 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Bruno mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Bruno means "brown, dark-complexioned" (Old High German origin).

Are Lee and Bruno boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Bruno is primarily a boy name.

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