Lennox vs Theodore

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

Popularity Comparison

Lennox Rank #263
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #263 for Lennox.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lennox

Knox Marlowe Hendrix Harlow Crew

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lennox or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lennox at #263 in the United States.

What do Lennox and Theodore mean?

Lennox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic leamhanach origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lennox and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lennox is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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