Nova vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

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Nova Rank #1,180

Lux Rank #1,225

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

Is Nova or Lux more popular?

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

What do Nova and Lux mean?

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

Are Nova and Lux boy or girl names?

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