Lou vs Roscoe

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 #2,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"roe deer forest, deer wood"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Lou Rank #2,123

Roscoe Rank #2,175

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2175 for Roscoe.

Is Lou or Roscoe more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Roscoe at #2175 in the United States.

What do Lou and Roscoe mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Roscoe means "roe deer forest, deer wood" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lou and Roscoe boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Roscoe is primarily a boy name.