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Peyton vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Peyton Rank #659
Lee Rank #715

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peyton or Lee more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Lee mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Peyton and Lee boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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