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Lo

Pronunciation: [ l-OH ]

Boy Name #25,399 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lo is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OH.

Parents who love the name Lo often also consider Lang, Rudriv, Coletin .

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Popularity Over Time

#25,399
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#25,399
Total SSA Count
5

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Lo is also used as a girl name, ranked #67941.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lo

Is Lo a boy or girl name?
Lo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25399. As a girl name, it is ranked #67941. Lo is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lo?
Lo is pronounced l-OH.
How popular is the name Lo?
Lo is currently ranked #25399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Lo a common or rare name?
Lo is an uncommon name, ranked #25399 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lo

Lo is a boy name .

Is Lo a boy or girl name? Lo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,399 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,941. Lo is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lo is currently ranked #25,399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lo include Logan, Lorenzo, Louis, Louie, Lochlan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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