Ellamae vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellamae

Girl #2,428 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)"

Origin: Germanic/Latin

Cultural Roots

American American Southern English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,428
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ella, Mae, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Ellamae Rank #2,428
Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2428 for Ellamae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellamae ___

  • Ellamae Grace
  • Ellamae Rose
  • Ellamae Jean
  • Ellamae Louise
  • Ellamae Claire
  • Ellamae June

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 Ellamae

Dolly Sadie Pearl Hattie Clementine

If you choose Lou

Beau Nell Dot June Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellamae or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Ellamae at #2428 in the United States.

What do Ellamae and Lou mean?

Ellamae means "whole, all-encompassing (Ella) + month of May/spring (Mae)" (Germanic/Latin origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Ellamae and Lou boy or girl names?

Ellamae is primarily a girl name. Lou is primarily a boy name.

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