Lou vs Obed

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 #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Obed mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Obed boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.