Lee vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Ray Rank #777

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Lee or Ray more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Lee and Ray mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Ray boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.