Lake vs Lenox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Lenox Rank #1,555

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Lenox more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Lenox mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lake and Lenox boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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