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Lee vs Levy

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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Levy

Boy #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joined, attached"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Levy Rank #1,854

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #1854 for Levy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Levy more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Levy at #1854 in the United States.

What do Lee and Levy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Levy means "joined, attached" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Levy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Levy is primarily a boy name.

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