Lee vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Hugh Rank #765

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Lee or Hugh more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Lee and Hugh mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Hugh boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.