Cecil 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

Cecil Rank #1,487
Lenox Rank #1,555

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecil ___

  • Cecil James
  • Cecil William
  • Cecil Edward
  • Cecil Thomas
  • Cecil Arthur
  • Cecil Henry

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 Cecil

Reginald Clarence Beatrice Millicent Florence

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Lenox more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Lenox mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cecil and Lenox boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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