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Lee vs Reno

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Reno

Boy #3,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, renewed"

Origin: Italian/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,423
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Reno Rank #3,423

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #3423 for Reno.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Reno more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Reno at #3423 in the United States.

What do Lee and Reno mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Reno means "reborn, renewed" (Italian/Spanish origin).

Are Lee and Reno boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Reno is primarily a boy name.

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