Lux vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lux

Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

English European American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Lux Rank #1,225

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1225 for Lux.

Is Lux or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Lux and Gary mean?

Lux means "light" (Latin origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lux and Gary boy or girl names?

Lux is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.