What does the name Louis mean?

The name Louis means "Famous warrior".

What is the origin of the name Louis?

Louis is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 1,503 babies were named Louis in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Louis is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage Royal French

Births Last Year: 1,503 →

All-Time Total: 377,970

Peak Year: 1921

Louis is a French name derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, composed of the elements "hlud" meaning "fame" and "wig" meaning "warrior."

Boy names closely related to Louis

Simon Maxwell Theodore Frederick Jack Elliot Owen Leonard

Girl names closely related to Louis

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Names with similar meaning to Louis

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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