Lenox vs Sammy

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

Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lenox Rank #1,555
Sammy Rank #1,559

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1559 for Sammy.

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

Sammy ___

  • Sammy James
  • Sammy Lee
  • Sammy Ray
  • Sammy Jay
  • Sammy Dean
  • Sammy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

If you choose Sammy

Danny Tommy Benny Josie Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Sammy more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Sammy mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lenox and Sammy boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.

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