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Lee vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #5,221
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5221 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Lee and Lee mean?

Lee means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Lee and Lee boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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