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Anson vs Lenox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lenox

Boy #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Lenox Rank #1,555

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Lenox more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Anson and Lenox mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Lenox boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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