Lenox

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Pronounced LEN-əks /ˈlɛn.əks/High

Meaning: A spelling of Lennox — from the Scottish place/surname, 'with many elm trees; an elm grove' (Gaelic leamhan, 'elm'); more often a boy's name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: With many elm trees; an elm grove: Lenox spells Lennox. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boy's name; here for girls.

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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic

MeaningA spelling of Lennox — from the Scottish place/surname, 'with many elm trees; an elm grove' (Gaelic leamhan, 'elm'); more often a boy's name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#5835 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 494

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

Lenox is a spelling of Lennox — from the Scottish place and surname, 'with many elm trees; an elm grove' (Gaelic leamhan, 'elm'). It is more often a boy's name, used here for girls (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; nickname Lennie).

It registers thinly for girls in the U.S. Rare for girls, an-elm-grove at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lennox means 'with many elm trees; an elm grove' (Gaelic leamhan, 'elm') — Lenox is a -nox spelling, crisp and modern, more often given to boys but used here for girls (we flag the lean; said 'LEN-əks').

Overall data confidence 45%

Behind the Name — Lennox — lean noted

Variations

LennoxLenixLennix

Nicknames

Lennie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lenox mean?

Lenox spells Lennox — Scottish 'with many elm trees; an elm grove'. It is more often a boy's name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Lenox?

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

Is Lenox a boy or girl name?

Lenox is more often a boy's name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lenox?

Lenox is a rare name for girls in the U.S.