Ames vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ 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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Ames Rank #2,018

Lou Rank #2,123

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Ames or Lou more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Ames and Lou mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Ames and Lou boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.