Boyd vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ 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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Boyd Rank #2,215

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Lou mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Boyd and Lou boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.