Lee vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Houston mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Lee and Houston boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.