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Anson vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lux

Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,225
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Lux Rank #1,225

Lux is more popular, ranked #1225 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Lux more popular?

Lux is more popular, ranked #1225 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Lux mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Anson and Lux boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.

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