Lou vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Octavius mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Lou and Octavius boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.