Alis vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alis

Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Alis Rank #5,260
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5260 for Alis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alis ___

  • Alis Mae
  • Alis Jane
  • Alis Grace
  • Alis Louise
  • Alis Vivienne

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 Alis

Bethan Rhiannon Ffion Cai Owain

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alis or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alis and Lee mean?

Alis means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alis and Lee boy or girl names?

Alis is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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