Lou vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Hiram mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Hiram boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.