Danny vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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

Danny Rank #642
Lee Rank #715

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

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 Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Lee more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Danny and Lee mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Danny and Lee boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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