Lee vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #715 for Lee.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Olivia mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lee and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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