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Lennox

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEN-oks /ˈlɛnəks/High

Meaning: From Levenach; the elm-tree placeHigh

In 30 seconds: A sharp Scottish surname meaning 'elm grove.' Lennox has the Celtic cool of a name born in the highlands — strong, smooth, and with the kind of cool-factor that feels earned rather than manufactured.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningFrom Levenach; the elm-tree place
U.S. rank (2025)#289 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births1,160 boys (0.06% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219182025

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

History & Origin

Lennox is a Scottish surname derived from the district and earldom of Lennox in the west of Scotland, whose Gaelic name Leamhanach (or Levenach) derives from leamhan (elm tree), meaning 'place of elms.' The Earls of Lennox were one of Scotland's most powerful noble families. The district gave its name to the family which produced numerous historical figures.

As a given name, Lennox has been rising in the United States and United Kingdom in the 21st century, partly through boxing great Lennox Lewis and the general fashion for Scottish-heritage surname names. It entered the U.S. top 300 for boys in the mid-2020s.

Did you know? Lennox was the name of one of Scotland's most powerful medieval noble families — the Earls of Lennox — whose seat was Dumbarton. Lady Margaret Douglas, a claimant to the English throne, was Countess of Lennox.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Lennox — etymology notesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LenoxLennix

Nicknames

LenLenny

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lennox Lewis (1965–present)
    British-Canadian heavyweight boxing champion, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

If you like Lennox…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lennox mean?

Lennox is a Scottish surname from the district of Lennox, derived from Gaelic leamhan (elm tree), meaning 'place of elms' or 'elm grove.'

How do you pronounce Lennox?

It is said LEN-oks /ˈlɛnəks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lennox a boy or girl name?

Lennox is used predominantly as a boys' name, though it occasionally appears for girls.

How popular is Lennox?

Lennox entered the U.S. top 300 for boys in the mid-2020s and continues to rise.