Alexandre vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandre

Boy #2,114 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

French Portuguese Spanish Greek Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Alexandre Rank #2,114

Lou Rank #2,123

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Alexandre or Lou more popular?

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Alexandre and Lou mean?

Alexandre means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Alexandre and Lou boy or girl names?

Alexandre is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.