The nameClovis
Clovis is the name of the first king of the Franks.
- Boy's name
- Frankish
Meaning
Clovis comes from the Frankish Chlodowig, the origin of Louis, "famous in battle".
Origin
Frankish.
History
Clovis united the Franks and was baptised around 500. In the United States the name reached 634th place in 1914.
Popularity of the name Clovis
Clovis in the United States
Clovis was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 853 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Clovis. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1923. Half of all babies named Clovis in the United States were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Clovis in France
Clovis was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,070 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Clovis. Half of all babies named Clovis in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 96 births a year on average, against 143 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clovis mean?
Clovis comes from the Frankish Chlodowig, the origin of Louis, "famous in battle".
What is the origin of the name Clovis?
Frankish.
Is Clovis a girl's or a boy's name?
Clovis is a boy's name. In the United States, 17% of the babies named Clovis are girls.
How popular is the name Clovis?
In 2024, Clovis was the 7637th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Clovis?
Variants and related names of Clovis include Clotilde, Loïc, Louis and Ludovic.