Lou vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lou

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Addison Rank #1,937

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Addison mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Addison boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.