Lee Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lee Name at a Glance

Name	Lee
Meaning	Poetic.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lee Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lee means “Poetic”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lee Name Origin

Our database records Lee under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lee a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lee is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lee

When considering Lee for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.