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Lou

male

Meaning

"Famous Warrior"

Lou is a short form of names like Louis or Louise, from Germanic elements meaning fame and battle.

UniqueRareStrongPowerfulBoldUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Lou

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2118Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#2118

Lou was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-81

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Lou

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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