Lee vs Jefferson

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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Chandler Colby Briar Jedidiah

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Jefferson mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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