Lee vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Gregory mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Gregory boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.