Emmet 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmet Rank #1,596
Lenox Rank #1,555

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmet ___

  • Emmet James
  • Emmet Lee
  • Emmet Cole
  • Emmet Reed
  • Emmet Blake
  • Emmet Owen

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 Emmet

Ruby Hazel Oscar Nora Silas

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmet or Lenox more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Lenox mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emmet and Lenox boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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