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Bayou
OriginNature name
GenderBoy & girl
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About Bayou
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.
Bayou for girls
While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word bayuk, which means "small stream."
Pronounced BY-oo.
As of November 2026, Bayou ranked #8366 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA.
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