Lou vs Amor

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 #2,065 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"love"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Portuguese Italian French African

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Lou Rank #2,123

Amor Rank #2,065

Amor is more popular, ranked #2065 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Amor more popular?

Amor is more popular, ranked #2065 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Amor mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Amor means "love" (Latin origin).

Are Lou and Amor boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Amor is primarily a boy name.