Lee vs Leto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Leto

Boy #5,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the hidden one, lady"

Origin: Pre-Greek/Lycian

Cultural Roots

Greek American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,815
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Leto Rank #5,815

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5815 for Leto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Leto more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Leto at #5815 in the United States.

What do Lee and Leto mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Leto means "the hidden one, lady" (Pre-Greek/Lycian origin).

Are Lee and Leto boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Leto is primarily a boy name.

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