Theo vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

English American Australian French

✓ 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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Theo Rank #4,494

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #4494 for Theo.

Is Theo or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Theo and Lee mean?

Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Theo and Lee boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.