Lou vs Raleigh

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

Lou Rank #2,123
Raleigh Rank #1,918

Raleigh is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2123 for Lou.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lou ___

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

Raleigh ___

  • Raleigh Jane
  • Raleigh Grace
  • Raleigh Anne
  • Raleigh Claire
  • Raleigh June
  • Raleigh Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lou

Beau Nell Dot June Ray

If you choose Raleigh

Camden Savannah Ashton Charlotte Bennett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lou or Raleigh more popular?

Raleigh is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Raleigh mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Raleigh means "red clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Lou and Raleigh boy or girl names?

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

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