Lee vs Salem

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 #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Salem mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Salem boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.