Lee vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Roy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lee and Roy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.