Lou vs Arvin

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 #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

American German Dutch

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Lou Rank #2,123

Arvin Rank #2,122

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Arvin more popular?

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Arvin mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Lou and Arvin boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Arvin is primarily a boy name.