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Lee vs Case

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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Case

Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#723
Total SSA Count
362
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Case Rank #723

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #723 for Case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Case more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Case at #723 in the United States.

What do Lee and Case mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Lee and Case boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.

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