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Lee vs Elisha

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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Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Elisha Rank #851

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #851 for Elisha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Elisha more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Lee and Elisha mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Elisha boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.

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