| Ludwig | Clovis | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Famous warrior | Famous in battle |
| Origin | germanic | germanic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | LOOD-vig | KLOH-vis |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 0 |
| Peak year | 1916 (88) | 1917 (84) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Vintage | Vintage |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Ludwig | Clovis |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 61 | 81 |
| 2010s | 81 | 89 |
| 2000s | 71 | 58 |
| 1990s | 79 | 51 |
| 1980s | 82 | 98 |
| 1970s | 75 | 127 |
| 1960s | 134 | 163 |
| 1950s | 175 | 270 |
| 1940s | 198 | 359 |
| 1930s | 381 | 492 |
| 1920s | 524 | 653 |
| 1910s | 555 | 511 |
| 1900s | 105 | 76 |
| 1890s | 108 | 50 |
| 1880s | 67 | 14 |
The German form of the same name as Louis, from 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (war, battle). Borne by the composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
The early Frankish form (Chlodovech) of the name that became Louis, from 'hlod' (fame) and 'wig' (war, battle). Borne by Clovis I, first king of the Franks.
Ludwig and Clovis are given to a similar number of US babies today.
Ludwig means Famous warrior (germanic origin), while Clovis means Famous in battle (germanic origin).
In US records, Ludwig first appears in 0 and Clovis in 0, so Ludwig has the longer recorded history.