Lee at a glance
- Meaning
- “clearing, meadow”
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- LEE
- Other forms
- Leigh, Lea
Where the name Lee comes from
Lee comes from an English surname based on the Old English word for an open space in a wood. It became popular as a first name in the 20th century. It is more common for boys, while girls often use the spelling Leigh.