Cathryn vs Lenox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathryn

Girl #6,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Greek Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,716
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cath, Cat, Cathy

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cathryn Rank #6,716
Lenox Rank #1,555

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #6716 for Cathryn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathryn ___

  • Cathryn Anne
  • Cathryn Elizabeth
  • Cathryn Louise
  • Cathryn Grace
  • Cathryn Jane
  • Cathryn Marie

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 Cathryn

Eleanor Margaret William Edward Charlotte

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathryn or Lenox more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Cathryn at #6716 in the United States.

What do Cathryn and Lenox mean?

Cathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek (katharos) origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cathryn and Lenox boy or girl names?

Cathryn is primarily a girl name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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