The baby name Pilou is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEE-loo.
The baby name Pilou is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEE-loo.
Pilou is French, Greek, Latin in Origin.
Pilou is best understood as a French hypocoristic, an affectionate short form built from an initial Pi- and the pet-name ending -ou. In connection with Pierre, its root is Greek Pétros, rock or stone, transmitted through Latin Petrus into Old French Pierre. The spelling Pilou itself has no independent ancient lexical meaning; its sense depends on the longer name it abbreviates, most often Pierre or compounds such as Pierre-Louis.
The name belongs chiefly to French-speaking domestic usage, where -ou forms also appear in nicknames such as Titou or Loulou. As a formal given name it remains uncommon, but it is visible in Denmark through actor Pilou Asbæk, whose name reflects a family nickname rather than a traditional Danish root. Related formal names include Pierre, Peter, Pietro, Pedro, Petrus, and Petros; religious associations follow Saint Peter rather than Pilou itself.
| Pilou Asbæk Pilou Asbæk is a Danish actor best known for his role as Euron Greyjoy in the popular TV series Game of Thrones. He also starred in the film Ghost in the Shell alongside Scarlett Johansson. Born in 1982 in the Kingdom of Denmark, Pilou has made a significant mark in both television and film. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,131 | 46 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,191 | 9 | 20,986 |
Pilou is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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