Fitzgerald vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitzgerald

Boy #2,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Gerald"

Origin: Anglo-Norman/Irish

Irish American English

✓ 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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Fitzgerald Rank #2,235

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2235 for Fitzgerald.

Is Fitzgerald or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Lou mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Lou boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.