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Lee vs Issac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Issac Rank #856

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #856 for Issac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Issac more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Issac at #856 in the United States.

What do Lee and Issac mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Issac boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Issac is primarily a boy name.

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