Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Lee Rank #715

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lee more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lee mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Charlotte and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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