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Ridge 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

Ridge Rank #529
Lee Rank #715

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge or Lee more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Lee mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ridge and Lee boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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