Flint vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Flint Rank #1,981

Lou Rank #2,123

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Flint or Lou more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Flint and Lou mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Flint and Lou boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.