Spelling Variants
Marilou vs Marylou: Which Spelling?
Marilou and Marylou are variant spellings of the same compound name.
Global Rank #153
Marilou
Origin: French
Marilou is a compound name combining Marie (derived from Latin Mariam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and Lou (a diminutive of Louise, from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous…
Global Rank #685
Marylou
Origin: English
The name 'Marylou' is a compound of 'Mary' (from Hebrew *Miryam*, meaning "bitter" or "beloved") and 'Lou' (a diminutive of 'Louise', from Germanic *Hludwig*, meaning "famous warrior").
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Marilou currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.