Lee vs Vella

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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Vella

Girl #5,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Latin bella

Cultural Roots

Italian English Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,175
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vel, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Vella Rank #5,175

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5175 for Vella.

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

Vella ___

  • Vella Rose
  • Vella Grace
  • Vella Marie
  • Vella Jane
  • Vella Claire
  • Vella Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Vella

Bella Stella Ella Leo Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Vella more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Vella at #5175 in the United States.

What do Lee and Vella mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Vella means "beautiful" (Latin bella origin).

Are Lee and Vella boy or girl names?

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

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