Emma vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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

Emma Rank #2
Lee Rank #715

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Emma and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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