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Louis

/ LOO-ee /
Boy germanic 2 syllables
Meaning
Louis means Famous warrior (germanic).
Gender
Boy
Origin
germanic
Pronunciation
LOO-ee
Popularity
#249 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Louis in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Louis first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 7,247 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,391.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Louis popular?

Rising Louis has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Louis, by decade
2020s 8,577
2010s 11,815
2000s 10,262
1990s 14,436
1980s 17,354
1970s 20,145
1960s 33,382
1950s 47,933
1940s 49,430
1930s 47,754
1920s 67,693
1910s 50,600
1900s 10,372
1890s 8,442
1880s 8,275

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Louis mean?

From the Frankish Hludwig, combining 'hlud' (famous, loud) with 'wig' (war, battle), hence 'famous in war'. Carried by 18 kings of France.

Nicknames for Louis

  • Lou
  • Louie

Variants & spellings

  • Luis
  • Ludovico
  • Ludwig

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HUR-mun
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REJ-ih-nuld
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Henry
HEN-ree
Home ruler · Germanic
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Randolph
RAN-dolf
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Rudolph
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famous wolf · germanic
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Walter
WAWL-ter
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Names that pair well with Louis

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louis mean?

Louis means Famous warrior. From the Frankish Hludwig, combining 'hlud' (famous, loud) with 'wig' (war, battle), hence 'famous in war'. Carried by 18 kings of France.

What is the origin of the name Louis?

Louis is of germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Louis?

Louis is pronounced “LOO-ee.”

Is Louis a boy or a girl name?

Louis is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Louis a popular name right now?

Louis has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Louis?

In 2025, Louis ranked #249 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Louis most popular?

Louis was most popular in 1921, when about 7,247 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What are common nicknames for Louis?

Common nicknames for Louis include Lou, Louie.

What names are similar to Louis?

Names similar to Louis include Bernard, Herman, Reginald, Henry, Randolph.

What names go well with Louis?

germanic names that pair well with Louis include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.