Arlen vs Lenox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Len, Knox

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Lenox Rank #1,555

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlen ___

  • Arlen James
  • Arlen Scott
  • Arlen Ray
  • Arlen Dean
  • Arlen Cole

Lenox ___

  • Lenox James
  • Lenox Grey
  • Lenox Cole
  • Lenox Reid
  • Lenox Blake
  • Lenox Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Lenox more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Lenox mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arlen and Lenox boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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