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Lux

♂ Boy

Pronounced LUKS /lʌks/Low

Meaning: Light, radiance, illuminationLow

In 30 seconds: Lux is the Latin word for light, one of the simplest and most powerful names possible. A one-syllable name with ancient roots and modern minimalist appeal, it evokes both the scientific unit of illuminance and the ancient concept of divine light.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningLight, radiance, illumination
U.S. rank (2025)#1168 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births177 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,528

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lux is the Latin word for light, with cognates across Romance languages (Italian luce, French lumière, Spanish luz). In the Christian tradition, Christ is called the lux mundi meaning light of the world. As a given name it has been used sporadically and has grown in the 21st century.

Lux has grown as a given name for both boys and girls in the United States, fitting the trend of minimalist one-syllable names with strong meanings. It has a sleek, modern quality while carrying millennia of cultural resonance.

Did you know? In optics, the lux is the SI unit of illuminance — one lux equals one lumen per square meter. Naming a child Lux thus connects them to both ancient Latin poetry and the language of modern physics.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Lux

Variations

LuceLuksLuxe

Nicknames

Lu

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lux Interior (1946-2009)
    American singer and frontman of the punk band The Cramps

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Frequently Asked

What does Lux mean?

Lux means light in Latin, the simplest and most profound of concepts.

Is Lux a boy or girl name?

Lux is gender-neutral and used for both boys and girls in the United States.

How do you pronounce Lux?

Lux is pronounced LUKS, a single syllable.

What names are similar to Lux?

Similar one-syllable Latin names include Leo, Rex, and Max.

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