Lenox vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Lenox Rank #1,555
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1555 for Lenox.

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

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 Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Theodore mean?

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

Are Lenox and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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