Pollux, derived from the Greek 'Πολύφημος' (Polúphēmos), meaning "much fame," is a unique and seldom-used given name of Greek origin. It was popularized by ancient mythology, specifically through the twins Pollux and Castor, collectively known as the Dioscuri, sons of Zeus and Leda in Greek mythology. In Roman culture, they were venerated as gods of horsemanship and fertility. The name Pollux is often associated with strength, courage, and divine favor, reflecting the heroic deeds attributed to him in mythology. While it may not be widely prevalent today, Pollux remains an intriguing and historic choice for a given name.
"The name Pollux has seen varied popularity over the past decade and a half, with peaks occurring in 2015 and 2021, each having 7 births, and troughs in 2008 and 2010, with only 6 and 5 births respectively. Overall, there have been 35 Polluxes born since 2008."