Lou vs Von

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 #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Von Rank #1,999

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Von more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Von mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Lou and Von boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.