Lou Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lou Name at a Glance

Name	Lou
Meaning	Diminutive of Louis: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech'. Eighteen kings of France have borne this name, and Louis was used by the French royal family for hundreds of years. Famous Bearer: Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (l900-1971).
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lou Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lou means “Diminutive of Louis: Famous warrior, from the Old German 'Chlodovech'. Eighteen kings of France have borne this name, and Louis was used by the French royal family for hundreds of years. Famous Bearer: Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (l900-1971”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lou Name Origin

Our database records Lou under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lou a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lou is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lou

When considering Lou for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.