Luis
Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' It carries a noble heritage and has been borne by kings and saints throughout history.
Current Popularity
#130 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is straightforward in Spanish (loo-EES) but may vary in English-speaking regions
- •Popular across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries with strong cultural ties
- •Easy to spell and recognized internationally
- •Works well in bilingual households with seamless translation to Louis/Lewis
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
290,440
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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