Lou name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old High German, Latin, Breton and Germanic

Usage: English, English, Breton, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: lou

Meaning: Renowned Warrior, Feminine of Louis, Light, Fame and War, Loud, Famous, Fight, Wolf and Struggle

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What does Lou mean?
Variations of Lou
How popular is Lou?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Lou
Famous People Named Lou
Lists having Lou

What does Lou mean?

Meaning of Lou is Renowned Warrior, Form of Louis, Light, Fame and War, Loud, Famous, Fight, Wolf or Struggle is particulary used in Swedish, Finnish, English, Danish, Breton, Norwegian and French. It is rooted from Germanic, Latin, Breton and Old High German is used as a gender insensitive name .

Lou is version of imperishable and lofty Louis. Louis is French equivalent of Ludwig. Also Louis is French equivalent of Ludewig. Widely Accepted and Conifer Louis has its origin in Germanic and Old High German, Louis means "Struggle, Famous and Renowned Warrior".

Lou is form of unfading and renowned Lu. Lu is a variant of famous Luana. Also Lu is version of timeless and dominant Lucille. Lu is also variation of everlasting and admired Lulu.

Lu is also variant form of illustrous and perpetual Luna. Lu is also variant form of Names Beginning with Lo-, Lou-, Lu-, Esp. Lu is also form of long standing and customary Lou.

Lu is short version of names with "Lu". Also Lu is short of Lucy. Lou is form of commonly accepted, enduring and sacred Lucy. Lucy is variant of timeless and famous Lucie.

Lucy is abridged form of Lucia. Lucy is equivalent of Lucie in English language. Outstanding and Perpetual Lucy came from Latin language, meaning of Lucy is "The Bright and Bright Born At Daybreak".

Lou is abridged form of Luise. Luise is a variant form of acclaimed and evergreen Eloise. Also Luise is version of sacred and conifer Lucy. Desirable and Conifer Latin and Old High German Luise, meaning of Luise is "Struggle, Fight and Loud".

Lou is short version of Louise. Louise is variation of renowned Luise. Louise is French equivalent of Louis. Louise means Fight, Struggle and Famous Warrior has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.

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How do I pronounce Lou?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Lou is lou. The other ways to say the name is loo.

Variants of Lou

Chlodwig, Lu, Lucy, Louis, Luana, Lucille, Lulu, Luna, Lucia, Lucilla, Lucianus, Lucius, Lucie, Lleucu, Lucette, Lucymarie, Ludwig, Ludewig, Aloys, Annalou, Anna

Names that rhyme with Lou

How popular is the name Lou?

Lou was a popular name in United States. Over 37327 babies have been named Lou since 1880. At its zenith in 1880, the moniker grabbed the 122nd spot and 1494 baby girls were given the name.

However after 274 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names a whooping 87 times Also, a popular name in France having over 40707 recievers in 47 years of usage.

Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, 2329 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 18th position. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 17 times

In Netherlands, Lou was once a common name since emerging in 2019 it has been given to over 111 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 2019,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, A common name in Belgium having over 343 recievers in 3 years of usage.

When at the peak of its usage in 2014, it ranked 103rd when 121 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Lou is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1999, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 2499th.

Lou is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today. Over 111 people have been named Lou in Netherlands. However things change on global perspective, Lou is extremely popular in Ivory Coast where every 1 in 70 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in China, Macau, Hong Kong, Canada and Philippines. As per our findings, over 550000 people has been named Lou globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	2020	74	2544	69
2022	2083	71	2809	60
2021	2283	60	3021	54
2020	2315	58	3489	43
2019	2800	44	3710	40
2018	3441	32	3783	39
2017	3115	37	4567	30
2016	2688	45	4150	35
2015	3020	38	4722	29
2014	3786	27	5797	22

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Lou in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	229	117	240	199
	0	21	51	5
	92	154	329	417
	92	5	5	17
	10	0	59	0

What numbers say about Lou?

You are probably the most creative person you know in your surroundings. You can't imagine yourself tied to one person for the rest of your life. You act responsibly when involving other people in your actions. You are a creative thinker who always comes with the best solutions. You are a free-spirited fellow with a wild heart. Number 3 as a personality no represents creativity, passion, extravagance, and positivity.

Other names similar to Lou, for name hunters

Benke is originated from Latin is used as a baby boy name is dominantly used in Hungarian and Swedish. Benke is Swedish form of Benkt
Bénédithe - The Bénédithe came from Latin, Bénédithe means "Blessed"
Emelía - Specifically used in Icelandic, Danish and Finnish, Emelía is used as a girl name, meaning of Emelía is "Rivaling or Imitating" came from Latin
Viriana - Of Latin origin, Viriana means "God of Nature"
Kirsty - Unfamiliar Kirsty came from Latin language bestowed upon girls, used largely in English and Scottish, meaning of Kirsty is "Variant Form of Christine or Christian Woman"

Famous people named Lou

Lou Duva, boxing trainer
Lou Stillman, legendary boxing trainer
Lou, a German pop singer
Lou Montulli, programmer
Lou Anna Simon, 20th president of Michigan State University
Lou Cooley, cowboy, and alleged gunfighter
Lou Myers, cartoonist and short story writer
Lou Cannon, American journalist, non-fiction author
Lou Chirban, Greek American former professional baseball player
Lou Guzzo, journalist, author, and television commentator
Lou Silverstone, comedy writer
Lou de Palingboer, founder and figurehead of a new religious movement
Lou Bandy, Dutch singer and conferencier
Lou Nelle Sutton, businesswoman and former state representative

Lou Darvas, artist and sports cartoonist
Lou Black, was one of the foremost banjo players of the Jazz Era
Lou Marinoff, philosopher, author
Lou Marsh, Canadian athlete and referee
Lou Harry, Indianapolis-based author, journalist
Lou Bunin, American puppeteer, artist
Lou Carrol, American businessman
Lou Stewart, prominent labor leader in Washington
Lou Graham, German-born woman
Lou Waters, was one of the original anchors of Cable News Network an American cable news station when it first aired
Lou Zivkovich, defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders
Lou Handman, composer
Lou Berger, former head writer for 'Sesame Street'
Lou Levy, music publisher during the Tin Pan Alley era of American popular music

Lou and Peter Berryman, are American folk singers-songwriters and longtime residents of Madison
Lou Rankin, American sculptor starting in the 1960s
Lou Zhaojun, empress dowager of the Chinese dynasty Northern Qi
Lou Aronica, American editor and publisher
Lou Campanelli, American basketball coach
Lou Holtz, American vaudevillian, comic actor
Lou Jones, pioneer rugby league footballer
Lou Cvijanovich, American basketball coach for Santa Clara High School
Lou Palmer, American sportscaster
Lou Liberatore, American actor
Lou D'Alpuget, pioneer rugby league player
Lou Lilly, American animator
Lou Barbaro, professional golfer and club pro
Lou Vairo, former assistant coach for the New Jersey Devils

Lou Blackburn, American jazz trombonist
Lou Angeli, American writer and film maker
Lou DiMuro, American umpire in Major League Baseball
Lou Nistico, retired professional ice hockey player
Lou Reda, American filmmaker, specializing
Lou Ferrigno, American actor, fitness trainer
Lou Reed, American musician, singer and songwriter
Lou Tellegen, Dutch-born silent film and stage actor
Louise Szpindel in Des épaules solides as Actress
Louise Mardenborough in Toast as Actress
Louisa Colpeyn in Bande à part as Actress
Louise Bond in Pilot: Media Whore as Actress
Louwra Preyser in Beyond as Actress
Louise Harrison in Vendetta as Actress

Lou Thesz Aloysius Martin â € œLouâ € Thesz was an American professional wrestler better known as Lou Thesz.
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, known for movie Courage Under Fire
Lou Archer characterized the significant character of 'Peek' Harvey in 1927 flick Duty's Reward.
In 1950 comedy movie, Fake's Progress, Lou Cass played Clerk.
Lou Castel characterized leading character of Alessandro in 1965 drama film I pugni in tasca.
Lou Costello, from 1941 adventure and comedy movie Hold That Ghost, who portrayed Ferdinand Jones.
Lou Fulgoni, from 1996 movie Middletown, who portrayed the Sweet Lou.
Lou Hoffman, from 1973 crime and drama film So Sad About Gloria, who characterized The Psychiatrist.
In 1988 thriller flick, Severance, Lou Liotta portrayed Ray Ponti.

In 1986, Lou Michaels characterized the role of Ann Crowder in thriller movie Shadows on the Wall.
Lou Salvador Jr., from 1962 action flick Ako ang katarungan, who characterized the N.
Lou Savage, from 2000 drama film Speed Bump, who played the N.
Lou Seitchik, from 2000 drama movie The Origin of Man, who played Mitch.
In 2009 drama movie, Colorum, Lou Veloso portrayed Pedro Trinidad.
In 2013, Lou Taylor Pucci played the role of Eric in fantasy and horror flick Evil Dead.
In 2001 drama movie, Frontières, Lou Dante played Sipipi.
In 2004 romance and sci-fi film, Le festin de la mante, Lou Broclain played Sylvia.
Lou Colombo, from 1978 documentary, mystery flick Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle, who characterized the Murderer.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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