Avi vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Avi Rank #846
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #846 for Avi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

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 Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Lee mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Avi and Lee boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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