Arvin vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arvin

Boy #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

American German Dutch

✓ 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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Arvin Rank #2,122

Lou Rank #2,123

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Arvin or Lou more popular?

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Arvin and Lou mean?

Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Arvin and Lou boy or girl names?

Arvin is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.