Lee vs Leland

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 #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Leland mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Leland boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.