Ludlow
Meaning
"from the hill by the loud river"
Origin: Old English (hlud + hlaw)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #38,683
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Lud, Lou
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the hill by the loud river"
Origin: Old English (hlud + hlaw)
"from the green woodland clearing"
Origin: French/Old English
Verley is more popular, ranked #24006 vs #38683 for Ludlow.
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Verley is more popular, ranked #24006 compared to Ludlow at #38683 in the United States.
Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin). Verley means "from the green woodland clearing" (French/Old English origin).
Ludlow is primarily a boy name. Verley is primarily a girl name.