Lee vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Shawn mean?

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

Are Lee and Shawn boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.