Lee vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Scott mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Lee and Scott boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.