Lee vs Kareem

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 #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Kareem mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Lee and Kareem boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.