Winifred vs Lea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Winifred

Girl #1,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British American

✓ All Clear

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

15 High Risk

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Winifred Rank #1,027

Lea Rank #834

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 vs #1027 for Winifred.

Is Winifred or Lea more popular?

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Winifred at #1027 in the United States.

What do Winifred and Lea mean?

Winifred means "holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation" (Welsh origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Winifred and Lea boy or girl names?

Winifred is primarily a girl name. Lea is primarily a girl name.