Lee vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Jay mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Lee and Jay boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.