Low vs Ludlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Low

Boy #38,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound, burial tumulus"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Chinese-Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,681
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Low Rank #38,681
Ludlow Rank #38,683

Low is more popular, ranked #38681 vs #38683 for Ludlow.

Middle Name Pairings

Low ___

  • Low James
  • Low River
  • Low Stone
  • Low Kai
  • Low Reed

Ludlow ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Low or Ludlow more popular?

Low is more popular, ranked #38681 compared to Ludlow at #38683 in the United States.

What do Low and Ludlow mean?

Low means "hill, mound, burial tumulus" (Old English origin). Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin).

Are Low and Ludlow boy or girl names?

Low is primarily a boy name. Ludlow is primarily a boy name.

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