Leland vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

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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Leland Rank #548

Lee Rank #715

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Leland or Lee more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Leland and Lee mean?

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

Are Leland and Lee boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.