Lee vs Lynden

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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Lynden

Girl #5,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"linden tree hill or valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,247
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lyn, Lynnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Lynden Rank #5,247

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5247 for Lynden.

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

Lynden ___

  • Lynden Rose
  • Lynden Mae
  • Lynden Claire
  • Lynden Grace
  • Lynden Elizabeth
  • Lynden Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Lynden

Wren Harper Hazel Rowan Elliot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Lynden more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Lynden at #5247 in the United States.

What do Lee and Lynden mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Lynden means "linden tree hill or valley" (Old English origin).

Are Lee and Lynden boy or girl names?

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

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