Griffin vs Lenox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,609
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Griff

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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

Griffin Rank #223
Lenox Rank #1,555

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

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 Griffin

Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffin or Lenox more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Lenox mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Griffin and Lenox boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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