James vs Lennox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Lennox

Boy #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic leamhanach

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Len, Lenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lennox Rank #263

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #263 for Lennox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Lennox ___

  • Lennox James
  • Lennox Alexander
  • Lennox Reid
  • Lennox Gray
  • Lennox Finn
  • Lennox Knox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lennox

Knox Marlowe Hendrix Harlow Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lennox more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lennox at #263 in the United States.

What do James and Lennox mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lennox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic leamhanach origin).

Are James and Lennox boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lennox is primarily a boy name.

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