Floyd vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-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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Floyd Rank #2,176

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Lou mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Floyd and Lou boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.