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Lennex

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Pronounced LEN-iks /ˈlɛn.ɪks/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lennox, a Scottish surname and district name from Gaelic Leamhnachd, usually read as 'place of elms' or 'field of elm trees'. Lennox leans strongly to boys as a first name; used here for a girl, and we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: Lennex respells Lennox, a Scottish name meaning 'field of elm trees' (said 'LEN-iks'). It leans to boys, which we note.

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Origin MediumScottish

MeaningA modern respelling of Lennox, a Scottish surname and district name from Gaelic Leamhnachd, usually read as 'place of elms' or 'field of elm trees'. Lennox leans strongly to boys as a first name; used here for a girl, and we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2024)#14451 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lennex is a respelling of Lennox, from the Scottish district and surname (Gaelic Leamhnachd, 'place of elms'). The name carries an old earldom and, more recently, the boxer Lennox Lewis. As a girls' name it is very rare and boy-leaning, which we note (said 'LEN-iks').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare here, Scottish-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Lennox names a real Scottish district — a place of elm trees — and became a noble title and surname before anyone used it as a first name. It leans to boys, which we note (said 'LEN-iks').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Lennex — Respelling of Lennox; Gaelic Leamhnachd 'place of elms'; boy-leaning

Variations

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Nicknames

LenNex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lennex mean?

Lennex respells Lennox, a Scottish surname and district name meaning 'place of elms'.

How do you pronounce Lennex?

It's said LEN-iks /ˈlɛn.ɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lennex a boy or girl name?

Lennex leans to boys; girls' use is very rare, and we note the lean.

How popular is Lennex?

Lennex is very rare for girls in the U.S.