Lou vs Cru

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 #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Cru mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Lou and Cru boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.