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Lee vs Omari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Omari Rank #619

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Omari more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Omari mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Lee and Omari boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.

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