Lou vs Clement

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 #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

French English German Italian Catholic

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Lou Rank #2,123

Clement Rank #2,262

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Lou or Clement more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Lou and Clement mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Lou and Clement boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Clement is primarily a boy name.