Koby vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Israeli

✓ 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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Koby Rank #2,066

Lou Rank #2,123

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Koby or Lou more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Koby and Lou mean?

Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Koby and Lou boy or girl names?

Koby is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.