Lee vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Wes Rank #745

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Lee or Wes more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Lee and Wes mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Wes boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.