Lee vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Trace mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Lee and Trace boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.