Obed vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Obed Rank #1,942

Lou Rank #2,123

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Obed or Lou more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Obed and Lou mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Obed and Lou boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.