Van vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ 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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Van Rank #909

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Lee mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Van and Lee boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.