Lux vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lux

Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

English European American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Lux Rank #1,225

Gerald Rank #1,168

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

Is Lux or Gerald more popular?

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

What do Lux and Gerald mean?

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

Are Lux and Gerald boy or girl names?

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