Clement vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

French English German Italian Catholic

✓ 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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Clement Rank #2,262

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Clement or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Lou mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Clement and Lou boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.