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A surname that originated from a place name. Used during the 19th century in honor of Robert E. Lee, Confederate general during the Civil War. Widely used since its debut on the popularity chart. Fell out of the top 500 in 2001. Particularly common as a middle name for both males and females. , Meadow. Surname or given name.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #676 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Old English; English
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Flowers, Plants & Trees; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Leigh +; + Add a Variation
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Famous Lees: Lee Iacocca (former Chrysler CEO); Lee Smith (baseball player); Lee Trevino (PGA golfer); Lee Harvey Oswald (assassin); Tommy Lee Jones (actor); Lee Majors (actor); F. Lee Bailey (attorney); Lee Marvin (actor); Lee Roy Selmon (Football Hall of Famer); Tommy Lee (musician); + Add a Famous Lee
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