Lee vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Danny mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Lee and Danny boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.