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Le is a compact masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Vietnamese, it functions as both a surname and given name, meaning 'ritual' or 'ceremony.' In Chinese culture, it can mean 'happiness' or 'joy' depending on the character used. In French, 'Le' serves as the definite article 'the,' though it's rarely used as a standalone name. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal that works well internationally. While uncommon as a first name in Western countries, Le's simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across languages. Its conciseness can be seen as either refreshingly simple or possibly too abbreviated, depending on cultural context.

The name Le is currently ranked #994 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #994 in 1888. It is currently rising in popularity. Le is occasionally used for girls in 2006.

The name Le peaked for girls at #2548 in 1960. Le is occasionally used for boys in 2014.

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