Lee vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Lance Rank #843

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lee or Lance more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lee and Lance mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Lee and Lance boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.