Lee vs Richard

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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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Lee Rank #5,221

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5221 for Lee.

Is Lee or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Lee and Richard mean?

Lee means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Richard boy or girl names?

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