Casper vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Casper Rank #881
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

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 Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Lee mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Casper and Lee boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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