Cason 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

Cason Rank #859
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #859 for Cason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cason ___

  • Cason James
  • Cason Lee
  • Cason Michael
  • Cason Thomas
  • Cason Wyatt
  • Cason Cole

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 Cason

Mason Grayson Carson Hudson Avery

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Cason and Lee mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Cason and Lee boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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