Wes vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Wes Rank #745

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wes or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Lee mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Wes and Lee boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.