Von vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

✓ 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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Von Rank #1,999

Lou Rank #2,123

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Von or Lou more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Von and Lou mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Von and Lou boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.