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Lux vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lux or Anson more popular?

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

What do Lux and Anson mean?

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

Are Lux and Anson boy or girl names?

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

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