Lee vs Mayan

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
Mayan Rank #5,149

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5149 for Mayan.

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

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Mayan more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Lee and Mayan mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Mayan boy or girl names?

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

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