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Lennox

Boy / Girl name · 455 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lennox: 455 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 40 births in 2025.

The name Lennox originates as a Scottish surname, taken from the district of Lennox in the historic county of Dunbartonshire, itself derived from the Gaelic *Levenax* meaning "place of elms". Famous bearers include British singer Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics, and former world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, who was born in London to Jamaican parents. The Lennox region in Scotland, once a powerful earldom, shares the same root, giving the name a tangible geographical heritage. Though traditionally a surname, Lennox has gained popularity as a first name in recent decades, particularly for boys, and carries an appealingly sleek, modern feel while still being firmly rooted in Scottish history.