Gerald vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

English European American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Lux Rank #1,225

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1225 for Lux.

Is Gerald or Lux more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Lux mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Gerald and Lux boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.