Lou vs Austen

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 #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Austen mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Lou and Austen boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.