Boden vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#818
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo

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

Boden Rank #818
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #818 for Boden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boden ___

  • Boden James
  • Boden Lee
  • Boden Cole
  • Boden Gray
  • Boden Reid
  • Boden Scott

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 Boden

Hadley Grayson Avery Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boden or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Boden and Lee mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Boden and Lee boy or girl names?

Boden is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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