Lou vs Daryl

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 #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Lou Rank #2,123

Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Daryl mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Lou and Daryl boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.