Patton vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish Irish

✓ 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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Patton Rank #2,307

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2307 for Patton.

Is Patton or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Patton and Lou mean?

Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Patton and Lou boy or girl names?

Patton is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.