Monroe vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

English European American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Lux Rank #1,225

Lux is more popular, ranked #1225 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Lux more popular?

Lux is more popular, ranked #1225 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Lux mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Monroe and Lux boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.