Lee vs Van

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 #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Van Rank #909

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #909 for Van.

Is Lee or Van more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Lee and Van mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Lee and Van boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.