Lee vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Rex Rank #793

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Lee or Rex more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Lee and Rex mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Rex boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.