Lenox vs Mame

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Mame

Girl #6,714 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish West African (Wolof)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,714
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mamie

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lenox Rank #1,555
Mame Rank #6,714

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #6714 for Mame.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenox ___

  • Lenox James
  • Lenox Grey
  • Lenox Cole
  • Lenox Reid
  • Lenox Blake
  • Lenox Stone

Mame ___

  • Mame Louise
  • Mame Grace
  • Mame Elaine
  • Mame Frances
  • Mame Jean
  • Mame Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

If you choose Mame

Flo Nell Bess Dora Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Mame more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Mame at #6714 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Mame mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mame means "beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lenox and Mame boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Mame is primarily a girl name.

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