Lo
Pronunciation: [ l-OH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 33 babies have been named Lo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,399 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,399
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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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