Lee vs Izaiah

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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Izaiah

Boy #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Izaiah Rank #608

Izaiah is more popular, ranked #608 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Izaiah more popular?

Izaiah is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Izaiah mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Izaiah means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Izaiah boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Izaiah is primarily a boy name.

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