Lou vs Holt

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 #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Lou Rank #2,123

Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Holt mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Holt boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.