Lennon

Meaning of Lennon

From the Irish surname meaning "lover" or "descendant of Lean"

Lennon has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lennon

Lennon is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #214 in 2025 from #932 in 2013.

Lennon as a boy's name

Lennon is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #808 in the US. Means "lover" or "descendant of the lover."

Notable people named Lennon

• Lennon Stella
  Canadian singer and actress
• Lennon Parham
  American actress and writer
• Lennon Murphy
  American actress
• Lennon Gallagher
  British model
• Lennon Leppert
  American film producer

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Questions about the name Lennon

What does the name Lennon mean?

Lennon means from the irish surname meaning "lover" or "descendant of lean", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Lennon a boy's or a girl's name?

Lennon is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Lennon?

In 2025, Lennon ranked #214 for girls, up from #236 the year before and #808 for boys, down from #784 the year before.

When was Lennon most popular?

Lennon peaked at #214 in 2025.