Lee vs Philip

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 #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Philip mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Philip boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.