Lou vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lou

Girl #2,531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

French English American

24 High Risk

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,531

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2531 for Lou.

Is Lou or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lou at #2531 in the United States.

What do Lou and Hiram mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lou and Hiram boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.