Lee vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Chris mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Chris boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.