Reese vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh 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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Reese Rank #621

Lee Rank #715

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Reese or Lee more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Reese and Lee mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Reese and Lee boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.