Lee vs Melvin

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 #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Melvin Rank #876

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Lee or Melvin more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Lee and Melvin mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Lee and Melvin boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.