Lou vs Koby

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 #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Israeli

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Lou Rank #2,123

Koby Rank #2,066

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Koby more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Koby mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Koby boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.