Lux vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lux

Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Lux Rank #1,225

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1225 for Lux.

Is Lux or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Lux and Nova mean?

Lux means "light" (Latin origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Lux and Nova boy or girl names?

Lux is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.