Lee vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Samson mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Samson boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.