Lee vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Major mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Major boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.