Lee vs Memphis

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 #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Memphis mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Lee and Memphis boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.