Bearded dragons are awesome but stink. They poop several times a day and it is toxic stuff.They need uvb , big cages and lots of food.
But they are more active and personable then leos.
I prefer leopard geckos because they are so super easy to care for, mellow and just plain cute.Some of them will be a bit jumpy as babies but its really cute, they will squeak at you.
I used to have a dozen of them and bred them on a small scale. Leos rule, Im thinking Im going to have to get me one again.
Cresties look like a great option too. Never had one but they sure are cute.