Lee vs Deacon

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 #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Deacon mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Lee and Deacon boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.