Lennox
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English / Gaelic ◈ 2 syllables
"Smooth Farm"

From English / Gaelic

Lennox means elm grove — from the Scottish Gaelic leamhan (elm) and the -ach suffix. Lennox Lewis was the last undisputed heavyweight champion of the 20th century. Annie Lennox is one of music's most powerful voices. Shakespeare's Macbeth features a Lord Lennox. The X-ending gives it the same sharpness as Knox and Maddox. Two syllables of Scottish elms, knockout punches, and sweet dreams.

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Lennox at a glance
MeaningSmooth Farm
OriginEnglish / Gaelic
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#336
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Why parents love Lennox
  • Lennox Lewis was the last undisputed heavyweight champion.
  • Annie Lennox has one of the most powerful voices in pop.
  • Shakespeare's Macbeth features a Lord Lennox.
  • Two syllables with a strong X-ending: LEN-oks.
  • The Scottish heritage gives it genuine Celtic depth.
The vibe of Lennox
elm-groveLewisAnnie LennoxShakespeareX-endingheavyweightScottishknockout
Origin & history of Lennox
Scottish Gaelic leamhan (elm) + -ach (place of) Lennox
1
English / Gaelic roots
Lennox comes from the Scottish Gaelic meaning elm grove. Lennox Lewis (born 1965) was the last undisputed heavyweight champion of the 20th century. Annie Lennox (born 1954) fronted the Eurythmics and has one of the most powerful voices in pop music. Shakespeare's Macbeth features Lord Lennox. The name has entered the US charts.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Scottish place name and earldom; Shakespeare used it in Macbeth.
3
Today
Lennox remains a beloved choice, ranking #336 in the US. 18,172 babies have been named Lennox since 1918.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Lennox?
2022 peak year
Lennox is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #336, with about 1,499 babies named Lennox each year. In 2022, 1,426 babies received the name (ranked #248). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 18,172.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,426 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #248)
1,499 Avg. per year
(last decade)
14,990 Total registrations
last 10 years
18,172 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #336) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Lennox
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Lennox's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — championship adventure. People named Lennox tend to be strong, artistic, and gifted at delivering knockout performances.

Knockout presence
Elm-grove strength
Championship fight
Sweet dreams energy
X-ending sharpness
L3
E5
N5
N5
O6
X6
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Lennox
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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