The nameLuis
Luis is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "famous in battle". The Spanish form of Louis, it is common in Spain, Latin America and the United States.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Luis comes from the Frankish Hludowig, "famous in battle", like Louis, Ludwig and Lewis.
Origin
Germanic, through Spanish. Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, Luís the Portuguese one.
History
Luis is a classic of the Hispanic world. In the United States it was in the top 50 among names given in the 2000s.
Did you know?
- Despacito, by Luis Fonsi, was the first YouTube video to pass five billion views.
Famous people named Luis
- Luis Buñuel, film director
- Luis Suárez, footballer
- Luis Fonsi, singer
- Luis de Góngora, poet
Popularity of the name Luis
Luis in the United States
Luis was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 74,524 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Luis. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Luis in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,791 births a year on average, against 3,395 in the five years before.
Luis in the United Kingdom
Luis was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,704 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Luis. Half of all babies named Luis in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, 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 89 births a year.
Luis in France
Luis in Belgium
Luis in Switzerland
Luis in Austria
Luis in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Luis
Names from the same generation as Luis, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luis mean?
Luis comes from the Frankish Hludowig, "famous in battle", like Louis, Ludwig and Lewis.
What is the origin of the name Luis?
Germanic, through Spanish. Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, Luís the Portuguese one.
Is Luis a girl's or a boy's name?
Luis is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Luis?
In 2024, Luis was the 130th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,778 births.
What are the variants of the name Luis?
Variants and related names of Luis include Louis.
What are good sibling names for Luis?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hailey, Anna, Maria and Julia for a sister, Carlos, Robert, Richard and Juan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Luis?
Luis Buñuel, film director; Luis Suárez, footballer; Luis Fonsi, singer; Luis de Góngora, poet.