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Uriah vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Uriah Rank #655
Lee Rank #715

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriah or Lee more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Lee mean?

Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Uriah and Lee boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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