Lee vs Leroy

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 #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Leroy Rank #864

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Lee or Leroy more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Lee and Leroy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Lee and Leroy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.