Lee vs Shilo

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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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Shilo Rank #1,670

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #1670 for Shilo.

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

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Shilo more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Lee and Shilo mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Shilo boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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