Hampton vs Lenox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English WASP/preppy American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hamp, Ham

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hampton Rank #1,522
Lenox Rank #1,555

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hampton ___

  • Hampton James
  • Hampton William
  • Hampton Edward
  • Hampton Lee
  • Hampton Grant

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 Hampton

Sutton Chandler Wellington Hadley Whitmore

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or Lenox more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Lenox mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hampton and Lenox boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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