Lee vs Reese

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 #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Reese mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Lee and Reese boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.