Boston vs Lennon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

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Lennon

Girl #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover, sweetheart"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len, Leni, Lenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Lennon Rank #236

Lennon is more popular, ranked #236 vs #628 for Boston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Lennon ___

  • Lennon Rose
  • Lennon Blue
  • Lennon Mae
  • Lennon Violet
  • Lennon Skye
  • Lennon June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boston

Austin Denver Hudson Brooklyn Camden

If you choose Lennon

Jagger Bowie Hendrix Monroe Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Lennon more popular?

Lennon is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Lennon mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Lennon means "lover, sweetheart" (Irish origin).

Are Boston and Lennon boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Lennon is primarily a girl name.

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