Ellerie vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellerie

Girl #2,355 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,355
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Elle

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

Ellerie Rank #2,355
Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2355 for Ellerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellerie ___

  • Ellerie Rose
  • Ellerie Jane
  • Ellerie Mae
  • Ellerie Claire
  • Ellerie Wren
  • Ellerie 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 Ellerie

Hadley Emery Sutton Beckett Finley

If you choose Lou

Beau Nell Dot June Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellerie or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Ellerie at #2355 in the United States.

What do Ellerie and Lou mean?

Ellerie means "alder tree settlement" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Ellerie and Lou boy or girl names?

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

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