Ludlow vs Ula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ludlow Rank #38,683
Ula Rank #14,937

Ula is more popular, ranked #14937 vs #38683 for Ludlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ludlow ___

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

Ula ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ludlow

Hartley Beckett Eloise Margot Thatcher

If you choose Ula

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ludlow or Ula more popular?

Ula is more popular, ranked #14937 compared to Ludlow at #38683 in the United States.

What do Ludlow and Ula mean?

Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin).

Are Ludlow and Ula boy or girl names?

Ludlow is primarily a boy name. Ula is primarily a girl name.

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