The nameLouison
Louison is a French name of Germanic origin, a pet form of Louis and Louise. Given mostly to boys in France, it has grown since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Louison comes from Louis or Louise, from the Germanic Hlodowig, "famous in battle".
Origin
French. Louison is an old pet form, used in the Middle Ages for girls as well as boys.
History
The cyclist Louison Bobet, three times winner of the Tour de France in the 1950s, made it known for boys. The name came back in the 2010s. Boys named Louison celebrate their name day on Saint Louis's feast.
Famous people named Louison
- Louison Bobet, cyclist, three times winner of the Tour de France
Popularity of the name Louison
Louison in France
Louison was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,965 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Louison. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Louison in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 602 births a year.
Variants and related names
Louison in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louison mean?
Louison comes from Louis or Louise, from the Germanic Hlodowig, "famous in battle".
What is the origin of the name Louison?
French. Louison is an old pet form, used in the Middle Ages for girls as well as boys.
Is Louison a girl's or a boy's name?
Louison is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Louison?
Variants and related names of Louison include Louis.
Who are famous people named Louison?
Louison Bobet, cyclist, three times winner of the Tour de France.