Lou vs Patton

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 #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Patton Rank #2,307

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2307 for Patton.

Is Lou or Patton more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Lou and Patton mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Patton boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.