Lee vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Emory Rank #886

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Lee or Emory more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Lee and Emory mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Emory boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.