Lee vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Clay mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Clay boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.