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Lee vs Taylor

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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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
411
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Taylor mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Lee and Taylor boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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