Kimberlee vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kimberlee Rank #5,248
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5248 for Kimberlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimberlee ___

  • Kimberlee Ann
  • Kimberlee Marie
  • Kimberlee Grace
  • Kimberlee Leigh
  • Kimberlee Dawn
  • Kimberlee Sue

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 Kimberlee

Jennifer Tiffany Stephanie Bradley Derek

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimberlee or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Kimberlee at #5248 in the United States.

What do Kimberlee and Lee mean?

Kimberlee means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Kimberlee and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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