Lou vs Brigham

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 #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Brigham Rank #2,191

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Lou or Brigham more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lou and Brigham mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Brigham boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.