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At a Glance: Name: Lou – Meaning: famous warrior – Origin: French (short form, Germanic root) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: LOO
Lou is a neutral name with the meaning "famous warrior," coming from French as a short form with a Germanic root. It's pronounced LOO (/lˈuː/), and on Social Security's style radar it lands in the bold and clean, modern camps.
Meaning & Origin of Lou
Meaning: Famous warrior.
Origin: French (short form, Germanic root).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lou
Phonetic: LOO IPA: /ˈluː/
Popularity of Lou
Lou hit its high point in 1880, ranking #125 with 131 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #2118, with just 70 babies — across the SSA's full 1880-2024 data range.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lou mean?
Famous warrior. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lou)
How do you pronounce Lou?
Lou is pronounced LOO (IPA: /ˈluː/).
Is Lou a popular name right now?
Lou peaked at #125 in 1880 and is ranked #2118 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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