Lee vs Pierce

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

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Pierce mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lee and Pierce boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.