Lee vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Shane mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lee and Shane boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.