Forest vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#725
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Forry, Woody

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

Forest Rank #725
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #725 for Forest.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Forest ___

  • Forest James
  • Forest Lee
  • Forest Cole
  • Forest Reed
  • Forest Dale
  • Forest Blake

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 Forest

River Sage Willow Birch Heath

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Lee mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Forest and Lee boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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