What does the name Lou mean?

The name Lou means "Famous warrior".

What is the origin of the name Lou?

Lou is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Lou?

In 2023, 70 babies were named Lou in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Lou a girl's name?

Yes, Lou is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Lou

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Births Last Year: 70 ↗

All-Time Total: 30,135

Peak Year: 1954

Lou is a diminutive form of Louise, which is the French feminine form of Louis. It is derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, meaning "famous warrior."

Notable Namesakes

Louisa May Alcott - Author of "Little Women."
Lou Gehrig - Baseball player known as "The Iron Horse."
Lou Reed - Musician and songwriter, part of Velvet Underground.
Lou Diamond Phillips - Actor known for "La Bamba."
Lou Ferrigno - Actor and bodybuilder, played The Hulk.
Lou Holtz - Former football coach and sports analyst.
Lou Dobbs - Television personality and political commentator.
Lou Rawls - Singer known for "You'll Never Find Another Love."
Lou Bega - Musician known for "Mambo No. 5."
Lou Costello - Comedian, part of Abbott and Costello duo.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Lou

Betty Ruthie Chrystal Bobbie Chastity Beverly Margie Ida

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Lou

Archie Leslie Mickey Jerry Ricky Floyd Clyde Roy

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lou

Aloysius Lewis Louann Louie Louis Louise Lu Luann

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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