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Bayou
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GenderBoy & girl
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About Bayou
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.
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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 October 2026, Bayou ranked #8366 in US births in 2024 SSA.
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