Lee vs Yael

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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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Yael Rank #791

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #791 for Yael.

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

Yael ___

  • Yael David
  • Yael Elias
  • Yael Oren
  • Yael Barak
  • Yael Levi
  • Yael Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

If you choose Yael

Asher Naomi Lior Tali Eden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Yael more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Yael at #791 in the United States.

What do Lee and Yael mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lee and Yael boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Yael is primarily a boy name.

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