Lee vs Chong

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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Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Chong Rank #31,507

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Chong more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Lee and Chong mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Lee and Chong boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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