Likely a modern variation of Lennox, meaning elm grove
Lynox is a contemporary spelling variation of the Scottish surname Lennox. The original name refers to a field or grove of elm trees, derived from the Gaelic word 'leamhan'. As a modern invention, it replaces the traditional 'e' with a 'y' and an 'x' for a more distinctive, edgy appearance.
Less common today
Lynox isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,211 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).