Lee as a name
Lee is a common given name that can be used for both males and females. It has English origins and is derived from the Old English word “leah,” which means “clearing” or “meadow.”
Lee can also be used as a surname, and there are many famous people with this name, including the American Civil War General Robert E. Lee, the martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, and the filmmaker Spike Lee.
As a first name, Lee has been popular in the United States since the 1920s, and it has been consistently used for both boys and girls. It has also been a popular middle name choice for many parents.
