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Lee vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Seth mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Lee and Seth boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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