Lou vs Arley

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 #2,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Arley Rank #2,054

Arley is more popular, ranked #2054 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Arley more popular?

Arley is more popular, ranked #2054 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Arley mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Arley means "hare meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Arley boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Arley is primarily a boy name.