Lee vs Yael

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 #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Yael Rank #791

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #791 for Yael.

Is Lee or Yael more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Yael at #791 in the United States.

What do Lee and Yael mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Yael boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Yael is primarily a boy name.