Lou vs Lathan

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 #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

American English

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Lou Rank #2,123

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lou or Lathan more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lou and Lathan mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Lou and Lathan boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.