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Lee vs Jon

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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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Jon Rank #893

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Jon more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Lee and Jon mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Jon boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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