Le

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.

Le is also given to girls.

Pronounced LUH.

As of November 2026, Le ranked #16261 for girls in US births in 2006 and #10280 for boys in US births in 2014 SSA, peaked at #2548 for girls in 1960 and #994 for boys in 1888.