Pollux
Pronunciation: [ p-AHL-uhks ]
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Pollux first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 35 babies have been named Pollux in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pollux is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,227 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,227
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Pollux
Pollux is a boy name .
Pollux is currently ranked #13,227 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pollux include Pol, Poll, Polly, Pollie, Poy, Poie, and Polkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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