Arthur vs Lennox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Len, Lenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Lennox Rank #263

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #263 for Lennox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Lennox ___

  • Lennox James
  • Lennox Alexander
  • Lennox Reid
  • Lennox Gray
  • Lennox Finn
  • Lennox Knox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Lennox

Knox Marlowe Hendrix Harlow Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Lennox more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Lennox at #263 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Lennox mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Lennox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic leamhanach origin).

Are Arthur and Lennox boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Lennox is primarily a boy name.

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