Dare vs Ludlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ludlow

Boy #38,683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill by the loud river"

Origin: Old English (hlud + hlaw)

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,683
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lud, Lou

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Popularity Comparison

Dare Rank #38,741
Ludlow Rank #38,683

Ludlow is more popular, ranked #38683 vs #38741 for Dare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dare ___

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Ludlow ___

  • Ludlow James
  • Ludlow Henry
  • Ludlow Charles
  • Ludlow Edward
  • Ludlow George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dare or Ludlow more popular?

Ludlow is more popular, ranked #38683 compared to Dare at #38741 in the United States.

What do Dare and Ludlow mean?

Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin).

Are Dare and Ludlow boy or girl names?

Dare is primarily a boy name. Ludlow is primarily a boy name.

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