Lee vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

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15 High Risk

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Girl #6,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #5,221

Leo Rank #6,600

Lee is more popular, ranked #5221 vs #6600 for Leo.

Is Lee or Leo more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #5221 compared to Leo at #6600 in the United States.

What do Lee and Leo mean?

Lee means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). Leo means "lion" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Leo boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a girl name. Leo is primarily a girl name.