Lee vs Maylene

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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Maylene

Girl #5,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter grace, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-English blend

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mayle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Maylene Rank #5,238

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5238 for Maylene.

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

Maylene ___

  • Maylene Rose
  • Maylene Grace
  • Maylene Ann
  • Maylene Claire
  • Maylene Joy
  • Maylene Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Maylene

Darlene Charlene Jolene Emmeline Adeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Maylene more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Maylene at #5238 in the United States.

What do Lee and Maylene mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin).

Are Lee and Maylene boy or girl names?

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

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