Lee \lee\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Lee), is pronounced lee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Lee is "pasture or meadow". Place name. Surname frequently used in the American South as a given name in honor of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Tough-guy actor Lee Marvin; Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca; actor Lee Majors.
Lee has 2 variant forms: Lea and Leigh.
For more information, see also related names Ashley, Bentley, Bradley, Farley, Finlay, Leander, Leo, Leonard and Leroy.