Lee vs Jones

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 #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Jones Rank #849

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Lee or Jones more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Lee and Jones mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Lee and Jones boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.