Clea vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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

Clea Rank #5,323
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5323 for Clea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea 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 Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Clea and Lee mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Clea and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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