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Lee vs Cassian

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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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Cassian mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Cassian boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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