Lennox vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Lennox Rank #263
Stephen Rank #378

Lennox is more popular, ranked #263 vs #378 for Stephen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lennox ___

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

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

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Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lennox or Stephen more popular?

Lennox is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Lennox and Stephen mean?

Lennox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic leamhanach origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lennox and Stephen boy or girl names?

Lennox is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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