The baby name Polux is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpoʊlʌks/ (US), /ˈpɒlʌks/ (UK); respelling: POH-luks.
Polux is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Polux is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpoʊlʌks/ (US), /ˈpɒlʌks/ (UK); respelling: POH-luks.
Polux is Greek in Origin.
Polux is a streamlined modern form of Pollux, the Latin name of the Greek hero Polydeuces (Polydeukes), one of the Dioscuri. The Greek elements poly- "much, many" and deuk-/deukes, an old root meaning "sweet" or "of sweet (new) wine," yield the sense "very sweet" or "very pleasant." Through Roman myth and astronomy, the name became attached to the bright star Pollux (Beta Geminorum) in the constellation Gemini, symbolizing companionship, protection, and seafaring luck.
As a given name, Polux is rare and chiefly modern, appearing occasionally in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts as Pólux and in creative or sci-fi naming. Established variants include Pollux (English/French/Latin), Pólux (Spanish/Portuguese), Polluce (Italian), and Polydeuces/Polydeukes (Greek). Related twin name Castor has seen broader use. Possible nicknames are Pol, Polo, or Lux. The form Polux offers a sleek, international spelling while preserving the classical and celestial heritage of the original.
Polux is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 24 times, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
Polux is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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