West vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

English European American

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West Rank #1,339

Lux Rank #1,225

Lux is more popular, ranked #1225 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Lux more popular?

Lux is more popular, ranked #1225 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Lux mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are West and Lux boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.