Aiden vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47
Total SSA Count
6,243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aide, A

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

Aiden Rank #47
Lee Rank #715

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiden ___

  • Aiden James
  • Aiden Michael
  • Aiden Thomas
  • Aiden Cole
  • Aiden Ryan
  • Aiden Scott

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Lee more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Lee mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Aiden and Lee boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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