Lee vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Darius Rank #746

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Lee or Darius more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Lee and Darius mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Lee and Darius boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.