Lee vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Madden mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lee and Madden boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.