Bayou

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Pronounced BY-oo /ˈbaɪ.u/Medium

Meaning: From the English word bayou — via the Choctaw bayuk, 'a slow, marshy stream/waterway'; a word/nature-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A slow marshy waterway: Bayou is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'BY-oo').

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Origin LowChoctaw

MeaningFrom the English word bayou — via the Choctaw bayuk, 'a slow, marshy stream/waterway'; a word/nature-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8366 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Bayou comes from the English word bayou — via the Choctaw bayuk, 'a slow, marshy stream/waterway'; a word/nature-name (we note the word-name). A crisp, modern name (said 'BY-oo').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern Southern nature-name. Rare, a-marshy-waterway at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bayou comes from the Choctaw bayuk, 'a slow, marshy stream' — a crisp nature word-name (we note the word-name; said 'BY-oo').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Bayou — word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bayou mean?

Bayou is a word-name — 'a slow, marshy stream/waterway' (from Choctaw bayuk). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Bayou?

It's said BY-oo /ˈbaɪ.u/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bayou a boy or girl name?

Bayou is a boy's name here.

How popular is Bayou?

Bayou is a very rare name in the U.S.