Glenda vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenda

Girl #5,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy (glan) + good (da)"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,321
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Glen, Glennie

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

Glenda Rank #5,321
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5321 for Glenda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Glenda ___

  • Glenda Rose
  • Glenda Marie
  • Glenda Jean
  • Glenda Ann
  • Glenda Louise
  • Glenda Joy

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 Glenda

Brenda Linda Sandra Rhonda Dennis

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenda or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Glenda at #5321 in the United States.

What do Glenda and Lee mean?

Glenda means "pure, holy (glan) + good (da)" (Welsh origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Glenda and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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