Lee vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Mac mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lee and Mac boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.