Lian vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

✓ 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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Lian Rank #515

Lee Rank #715

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lian or Lee more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lian and Lee mean?

Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Lian and Lee boy or girl names?

Lian is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.