Major vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ 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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Major Rank #581

Lee Rank #715

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Major or Lee more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Major and Lee mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Major and Lee boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.