Lee vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Nelson Rank #778

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Lee or Nelson more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Lee and Nelson mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Lee and Nelson boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.