Amos 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

Amos Rank #699
Lee Rank #715

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amos ___

  • Amos James
  • Amos Lee
  • Amos John
  • Amos David
  • Amos Cole
  • Amos Ray

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 Amos

Elijah Ezra Naomi Ruth Silas

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amos or Lee more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Amos and Lee mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Amos and Lee boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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