Lee vs Marsai

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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Marsai

Girl #5,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,354
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Sai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Marsai Rank #5,354

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5354 for Marsai.

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

Marsai ___

  • Marsai Grace
  • Marsai Belle
  • Marsai Rose
  • Marsai Nia
  • Marsai Joy
  • Marsai Soleil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Marsai

Zuri Amara Kai Nia Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Marsai more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Marsai at #5354 in the United States.

What do Lee and Marsai mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Marsai means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin via French origin).

Are Lee and Marsai boy or girl names?

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

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