Lee vs Harry

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 #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Lee Rank #715

Harry Rank #780

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Lee or Harry more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Lee and Harry mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Harry boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.