Auburn vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Auburn

Girl #5,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reddish-brown, auburn color"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,376
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aub, Bree, Aubie

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

Auburn Rank #5,376
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5376 for Auburn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auburn ___

  • Auburn Grace
  • Auburn Rose
  • Auburn Leigh
  • Auburn Skye
  • Auburn Claire
  • Auburn June

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 Auburn

Autumn Willow Rowan Sage Hazel

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Auburn at #5376 in the United States.

What do Auburn and Lee mean?

Auburn means "reddish-brown, auburn color" (Old French/Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Auburn and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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