Lou
loo
US Popularity:2805
Origin:French
Meaning:famous warrior
Lou is a gender-neutral name of French and Old German origin. A shortened version of Louis or Louise, Lou has become a standalone name in its own right, translating to “famous warrior.” So many icons, from musicians to athletes, have held this short, sweet name while competing in their passion. If you sense baby is going to make a name for themselves and overcome any obstacle they meet, they are sure to carry the name Lou with pride.
Famous People Named Lou
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Lou CostelloActor, Comedian
- Lou GehrigBaseball Player
How Popular Is The Name Lou?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lou is currently #1849 on The Bump
Boy:Lou is currently #1037 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lou is currently #1288 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lou is currently #2805 in U.S. births
Boy:Lou is currently #2028 in U.S. births
Girl:Lou is currently #2563 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2563
in 2023
+ 241
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 208, 462
Behind the Name, Lo, July 2017
Behind the Name, Louise, November 2020
Name Doctor, Louise
Name Doctor, Louis
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