Lee vs Dane

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 #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian Australian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Dane Rank #882

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Lee or Dane more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Lee and Dane mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Dane boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.