Lee vs Lea

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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Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

15 High Risk

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Lee Rank #715

Lea Rank #834

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Lee or Lea more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lee and Lea mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Lee and Lea boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Lea is primarily a girl name.