Jefferson vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#711
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef, Sonny

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

Jefferson Rank #711
Lee Rank #715

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #715 for Lee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

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 Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Lee more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Lee mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Jefferson and Lee boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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