Lee vs Drake

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

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Drake mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Lee and Drake boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons