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Ty vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
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

Ty Rank #858
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #858 for Ty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ty or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Lee mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ty and Lee boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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