Lee vs Roland

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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Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ro, Roly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Roland Rank #664

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 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

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Roland more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Roland mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Lee and Roland boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.

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