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Lennox vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lennox

Boy #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic leamhanach

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lennox Rank #263
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #263 for Lennox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lennox or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Lennox at #263 in the United States.

What do Lennox and Peter mean?

Lennox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic leamhanach origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Lennox and Peter boy or girl names?

Lennox is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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