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Lee vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Davis mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Lee and Davis boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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