Saint vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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

Saint Rank #282

Lee Rank #715

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Lee more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Saint and Lee mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Saint and Lee boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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