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Johnlee

♂ Boy

Pronounced JON-lee /ˈdʒɑːn.li/High

Meaning: A joined given name written as one word: John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious', plus Lee, an English surname from Old English leah, 'meadow; woodland clearing'. Names like this often honor two relatives at once.Medium

In 30 seconds: Two plain-spoken names joined: John, 'God is gracious', plus Lee, 'meadow' (said 'JON-lee'). Southern-warm and family-minded.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA joined given name written as one word: John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious', plus Lee, an English surname from Old English leah, 'meadow; woodland clearing'. Names like this often honor two relatives at once.
U.S. rank (2024)#13134 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Johnlee fuses John (Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious') with Lee, from Old English leah, 'meadow; clearing'. Double given names written as one word are a familiar American pattern, often honoring two family members at once (said 'JON-lee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Homespun, honoring, and easy to say.

Did you know? Joined names like Johnlee are a long Southern and Appalachian habit — a way to honor a grandfather and a granduncle in a single breath.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Johnlee — Joined given name: John + Lee

Variations

John LeeJohnlyJonlee

Nicknames

JohnLeeJL

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If you like Johnlee…

John— the first half, on its own
Johnny— a like warm John form
Lee— the second half, on its own
Jonathan— a like classic John-adjacent pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johnlee mean?

It joins John, 'God is gracious', with Lee, from Old English leah, 'meadow; clearing'.

How do you pronounce Johnlee?

It's said JON-lee /ˈdʒɑːn.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Johnlee a boy or girl name?

Johnlee is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Johnlee?

Johnlee is very rare in the U.S.

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