Lee vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Wilson mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Lee and Wilson boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.