Grey vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Grey Rank #878
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #878 for Grey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grey or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Lee mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Grey and Lee boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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