Lenox

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEN-uhks /ˈlɛn.əks/Medium

Meaning: a variant of Lennox, from a Scottish district name (the Lennox), thought to derive from Gaelic 'leamhnachd' meaning 'place of elms'Medium

In 30 seconds: Lenox is a variant of Lennox, taken from a Scottish district name thought to come from Gaelic leamhnachd, 'place of elms'.

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Origin MediumScottish

Meaninga variant of Lennox, from a Scottish district name (the Lennox), thought to derive from Gaelic 'leamhnachd' meaning 'place of elms'

U.S. rank (2025)#1356 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births139 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,100

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

The name points back to the Lennox, a district in Scotland whose name is believed to derive from a Gaelic word meaning 'place of elms'. Lenox simplifies the spelling of the more common Lennox while keeping its Scottish roots and meaning. It carries the strong, clan-like sound typical of Scottish place-and-surname names.

The single-'n' spelling gives it a sleeker look while the pronunciation stays the same as Lennox. Its appeal blends a rugged Scottish heritage with a crisp, modern edge.

Did you know? Lenox likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lenox mean?

Lenox is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lenox?

It's commonly said LEN-uhks /ˈlɛn.əks/.

Is Lenox a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lenox is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lenox?

In 2024, Lenox ranked #1554 in the U.S. for boys, with 112 births recorded.