Lux vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lux

Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Lux Rank #1,225

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1225 for Lux.

Is Lux or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Lux and Ernest mean?

Lux means "light" (Latin origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Lux and Ernest boy or girl names?

Lux is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.