Alden vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alden Rank #577
Lee Rank #715

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alden ___

  • Alden James
  • Alden Thomas
  • Alden Cole
  • Alden Reid
  • Alden Grey
  • Alden Brooks

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 Alden

Thea Rowan Fletcher Piper Gus

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alden or Lee more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Alden and Lee mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alden and Lee boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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