Lou vs Drue

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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Girl #2,923 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English French

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Drue Rank #2,923

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2923 for Drue.

Is Lou or Drue more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Drue at #2923 in the United States.

What do Lou and Drue mean?

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

Are Lou and Drue boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Drue is primarily a girl name.