Lennox
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lennox is a Scottish name meaning “elm grove”. It is a popular name, primarily used for boys, with 83.89% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lennox
Lennox is a name of Scottish Gaelic (Scottish) origin that translates to 'elm grove'. It derives from the term leamhan, meaning 'elm', combined with the locative suffix -ach, indicating a place where such trees grow. Historically, the name served as a territorial designation for the region surrounding Loch Lomond in Scotland. It was later adopted as a personal name, reflecting an aristocratic connection to the ancient Scottish earldom of Lennox.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lennox
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lennox is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 83.89% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Lennox
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lennox is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 1.2K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lennox ranked #127 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #110 in 2024 — a drop of 17 places. Lennox maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #106, achieved in 2022 and 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #5,683 in 1990. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #292 to #127).
Characteristics of the Name Lennox
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- L — Boy Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- x — Boy Names Ending in “x”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lennox is a two-syllable name featuring initial stress. Its associations with the Duke of Lennox highlight its Preppy & Posh status. The name possesses a sharp, clean phonetic finish.
Middle Names For Lennox
Middle names used with LennoxMethodology
Lennox is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Lennox Emmanuel · Lennox George · Lennox Damien · Lennox Dayton · Lennox BraxtonView all 31 boy middle names.
- Total 44 middle names used with Lennox
- 4 girl middle names used with Lennox
- 9 unisex middle names used with Lennox
Middle name suggestions for LennoxMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lennox is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Lennox Jacob · Lennox Jason · Lennox Jesus · Lennox Jerry · Lennox Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Lennox
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, Lennox has been used by 2 members of European royal families, including:
- Charles Lennox of Richmond (1791–1860) — Duke
- George Henry Lennox (1745–1805) — Lord
Names Similar to Lennox
Sound Like Lennox Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lenox · Lynx · Lennex · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Lennox Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lenno · Lenox · Lennex · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Larry · Logan · Lawrence · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lennox Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lennox”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lennox"Methodology
A region of Scotland centred on Loch Lomond and its outlet, the River Leven
A habitational surname
A city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States
A census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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How to Spell Lennox in ASL
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