Lou vs Reeves

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 #2,185 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the reeve, estate manager"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lou Rank #2,123

Reeves Rank #2,185

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2185 for Reeves.

Is Lou or Reeves more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Reeves at #2185 in the United States.

What do Lou and Reeves mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Reeves means "son of the reeve, estate manager" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Reeves boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Reeves is primarily a boy name.