Demetria vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetria

Girl #5,370 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Demi, Tria

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

Demetria Rank #5,370
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5370 for Demetria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetria ___

  • Demetria Rose
  • Demetria Grace
  • Demetria Ann
  • Demetria Marie
  • Demetria Jean
  • Demetria Sofia

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 Demetria

Persephone Calliope Thalia Dmitri Nikolai

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetria or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Demetria at #5370 in the United States.

What do Demetria and Lee mean?

Demetria means "follower of Demeter" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Demetria and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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