Lou vs Dave

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 #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Dave mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Dave boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.