Dave vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

✓ 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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Dave Rank #2,019

Lou Rank #2,123

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Dave or Lou more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Dave and Lou mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Dave and Lou boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.