Oden vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

✓ 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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Oden Rank #2,225

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2225 for Oden.

Is Oden or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Oden at #2225 in the United States.

What do Oden and Lou mean?

Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Oden and Lou boy or girl names?

Oden is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.