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Luis

Luis is a boy name of Germanic origin, meaning German form of Louis, "famous warrior.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGermanic
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#137

What does Luis mean?

German form of Louis, "famous warrior

How popular is Luis?

Popularity in the United States

Luis has been given to 280,632 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 615 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Luis per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Luis has been given to 9,618 babies in France since 1908, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Luis per year in France, 1908–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 182,300 people called Luis living in Spain, with an average age of 53.2.

280,632 Babies named since 1880
2000s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Luis

What does the name Luis mean?

Luis means German form of Louis, "famous warrior. It is of Germanic origin.

Is Luis a boy's or a girl's name?

Luis is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Luis?

Luis has been given to 280,632 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.