Lou vs Eldon

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 #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Eldon Rank #2,248

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Lou or Eldon more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Lou and Eldon mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Eldon boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.