Lennox
Lennox is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “elm grove or field of elms.” It ranked #289 in the United States in 2025. A Scottish surname and place name derived from Gaelic 'leamhanach,' referring to a place of elm trees.
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how do you pronounce Lennox?
LEN-oks
where does the name Lennox come from?
From the Scottish district of Lennox, Levenax in early records, named from the river Leven; the name has been linked with the Gaelic leamhan, elm.
It has aristocratic Scottish heritage as the Lennox earldom dates to the 12th century.
how popular is this name?
Lennox has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 2010. It peaked at #248 in 2022, and ranked #289 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #289 |
| 2024 | #264 |
| 2023 | #265 |
| 2022 | #248 |
| 2021 | #254 |
| 2020 | #292 |
| 2019 | #330 |
| 2018 | #371 |
| 2017 | #409 |
| 2016 | #442 |
| 2010 | #933 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lennox fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Lennox?
- Lennox Lewis (boxer)
- Annie Lennox (singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Lennox?
Nicknames
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what names go well with Lennox?
Sibling names that share Lennox's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lennox
What does the name Lennox mean?
Lennox means “elm grove or field of elms”.
What is the origin of the name Lennox?
Lennox comes from the Scottish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lennox?
Lennox ranked #289 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Lennox a boy or girl name?
Lennox is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Lennox?
Lennox is pronounced LEN-oks, with 2 syllables.
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