Leo vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Girl #6,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

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15 High Risk

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Leo Rank #6,600

Lee Rank #5,221

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

Is Leo or Lee more popular?

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

What do Leo and Lee mean?

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

Are Leo and Lee boy or girl names?

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