Lenox vs Townes

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

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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tow, Town, Towny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lenox Rank #1,555
Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 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

Townes ___

  • Townes Reed
  • Townes Grey
  • Townes Cole
  • Townes Blair
  • Townes Scott
  • Townes Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

If you choose Townes

Hayes Bowen Hollis Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Townes mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lenox and Townes boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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