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Morgan vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#532
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Morgan Rank #532
Lee Rank #715

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan or Lee more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Lee mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Morgan and Lee boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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