Lee vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Lian mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Lee and Lian boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.