Drew vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Lou' can be twisted to 'poo'"}

Drew Rank #543

Lou Rank #2,123

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Drew or Lou more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Drew and Lou mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Drew and Lou boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.