Lee vs Leroy

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

Lee Rank #715
Leroy Rank #864

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #864 for Leroy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lee ___

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

Leroy ___

  • Leroy James
  • Leroy Wayne
  • Leroy Ray
  • Leroy Eugene
  • Leroy Dale
  • Leroy Curtis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Leroy more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Lee and Leroy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Lee and Leroy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.

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