Sam vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ 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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Sam Rank #652

Lee Rank #715

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Sam or Lee more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Sam and Lee mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Sam and Lee boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.