Lee vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Sam mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Sam boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.