Lee vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Duke mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Duke boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.