Brigham vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigham

Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

✓ 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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Brigham Rank #2,191

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Brigham or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Lou mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Brigham and Lou boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.