Lou vs Drew

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 #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Lou Rank #2,123

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Drew mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Lou and Drew boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.