Lee vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Phillip mean?

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

Are Lee and Phillip boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.