Lee vs Maximilian

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 #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

German Austrian English Spanish Hungarian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Maximilian mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Lee and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.