Lee vs Leon

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 #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

English German Spanish French Greek

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Leon mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Leon boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.