Lou vs Zohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lou

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,123
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Zohan

Boy #1,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (related to Yohanan)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,928
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lou Rank #2,123
Zohan Rank #1,928

Zohan is more popular, ranked #1928 vs #2123 for Lou.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lou or Zohan more popular?

Zohan is more popular, ranked #1928 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Zohan mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Zohan means "God is gracious (related to Yohanan)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Zohan boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Zohan is primarily a boy name.

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