Roland vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Roland Rank #664
Lee Rank #715

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roland or Lee more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Roland and Lee mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Roland and Lee boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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