Lee vs Eugene

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 #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Lee Rank #715

Eugene Rank #871

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Lee or Eugene more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Lee and Eugene mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Eugene boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.