Demarcus vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lou

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,123
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Demarcus Rank #2,157
Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2157 for Demarcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demarcus ___

  • Demarcus Anthony
  • Demarcus James
  • Demarcus Lamar
  • Demarcus Keith
  • Demarcus Andre

Lou ___

  • Lou Henry
  • Lou James
  • Lou William
  • Lou Allen
  • Lou Clark
  • Lou Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demarcus

Deshawn Amara Destiny Marcus Jasmine

If you choose Lou

Beau Nell Dot June Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarcus or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Demarcus at #2157 in the United States.

What do Demarcus and Lou mean?

Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Demarcus and Lou boy or girl names?

Demarcus is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.

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