Bayou

Bayou is a boy's name that comes from Louisiana French and is a place name describing the slow streams, river outlets, and marshlands of the Southeast of the US. Bayou is believed to have originated from the Choctaw word bayuk, meaning "small stream." Whether you wish to honor your child's Native American heritage or foster a strong connection with nature and the land around them, Bayou will give them a smooth sailing start along the steady stream of life.