Boone vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boone

Boy #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"good, blessing"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Boo, Boy, Boie

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

Boone Rank #535
Lee Rank #715

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boone ___

  • Boone James
  • Boone Allen
  • Boone William
  • Boone Henry
  • Boone Lee
  • Boone Ray

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boone or Lee more popular?

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Boone and Lee mean?

Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Boone and Lee boy or girl names?

Boone is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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