Cate 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

Cate Rank #5,136
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5136 for Cate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

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 Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Lee mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Cate and Lee boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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