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Lee vs Jamie

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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Jamie

Boy #625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#625
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Jamie Rank #625

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Jamie more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Jamie mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Jamie means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Jamie boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Jamie is primarily a boy name.

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