Lee vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Cal mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Cal boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.