Lux
Lux is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “light.” It ranked #981 in the United States in 2025. Lux is the Latin word for 'light' and a unit of illumination in physics.
how do you pronounce Lux?
LUKS
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what does Lux mean?
The name Lux means “light.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Lux is the Latin word for 'light' and a unit of illumination in physics. It gained literary fame through 'The Virgin Suicides' character Lux Lisbon. Its three-letter brevity and luminous meaning make it strikingly modern.
where does the name Lux come from?
Wikipedia confirms Lux is the Latin word for light, and that the lux (also used as the plural) is the SI unit of illuminance, equal to one lumen per square metre, used in photometry to measure light as perceived by the human eye.
the history of Lux
Nothing found here confirms the name's use in fiction, such as the character Lux Lisbon, or any broader history as a given name beyond its identity with the light-measurement unit.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2022 | #981 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Lux?
- Lux Lisbon (The Virgin Suicides character)
- Lux Interior (The Cramps frontman)
what names are similar to Lux?
what names go well with Lux?
Sibling names that share Lux's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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