Lou vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Dan mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Dan boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.