Ray vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ 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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Ray Rank #777

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Lee mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ray and Lee boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.