Lou vs Ellison

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 #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Ellison mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Lou and Ellison boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.