Louis Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Louis

Louis Name Origin: French
Pronunciation: loo-iss, loo-ee
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Louis Name Meaning

The name Louis means “famous warrior.” It is often associated with someone who is strong, brave, and determined.

Origins of the Name Louis

The name Louis is of French origin and is a form of the name Ludwig. The name Ludwig is derived from the Germanic name Hludwig, which means “famous warrior.” The name Louis became popular in France in the Middle Ages and has since been used as a given name in many countries, including the United States.

Popularity of the Name Louis

Louis has been a popular given name for many years and has consistently ranked in the top 500 names for boys in the United States. The name’s popularity is likely due to its strong meaning and regal sound.

Final Thoughts on the Name Louis

Louis may be a name with roots in France and a meaning of “famous warrior,” but it’s also a name with a regal flair! With a meaning that highlights strength and bravery, this name is perfect for parents who want their little one to grow up with a sense of purpose and determination. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to be associated with the royalty of a king? With a name like Louis, your son is sure to command attention and respect. “Excuse me, I’m looking for Timmy. Oh wait, there he is – he’s cowering in the corner. My son Louis? He’s the one standing tall, exuding confidence and power.”

Louis Name Popularity

How popular is the name Louis? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	24	1,547	0.4394%
1911	21	1,823	0.4896%
1912	20	3,589	0.7117%
1913	20	4,253	0.7501%
1914	20	5,490	0.7878%
1915	23	6,518	0.7174%
1916	22	6,816	0.7056%
1917	23	6,765	0.6762%
1918	24	7,076	0.6593%
1919	28	6,656	0.6356%
1920	28	6,967	0.6266%
1921	29	7,245	0.6327%
1922	27	7,090	0.6364%
1923	27	7,071	0.6313%
1924	28	7,039	0.6062%
1925	29	6,792	0.6009%
1926	30	6,504	0.5913%
1927	29	6,663	0.6019%
1928	32	6,294	0.5882%
1929	32	5,986	0.5779%
1930	34	5,806	0.5558%
1931	36	5,421	0.5493%
1932	39	5,133	0.5196%
1933	40	4,681	0.5024%
1934	40	4,675	0.4836%
1935	42	4,614	0.4748%
1936	44	4,412	0.458%
1937	46	4,348	0.4412%
1938	47	4,386	0.4284%
1939	49	4,219	0.4148%
1940	50	4,320	0.4064%
1941	50	4,435	0.394%
1942	51	5,149	0.4078%
1943	53	5,028	0.3851%
1944	54	4,671	0.3769%
1945	55	4,470	0.3665%
1946	63	4,916	0.3332%
1947	64	5,775	0.346%
1948	65	5,379	0.337%
1949	64	5,231	0.3252%
1950	66	4,943	0.307%
1951	76	5,083	0.2998%
1952	79	4,919	0.2818%
1953	77	4,981	0.2814%
1954	81	4,839	0.2647%
1955	82	4,774	0.2595%
1956	82	4,898	0.2593%
1957	86	4,676	0.243%
1958	94	4,447	0.2353%
1959	100	4,300	0.2263%
1960	106	4,126	0.2178%
1961	105	3,951	0.2093%
1962	107	3,578	0.1949%
1963	104	3,603	0.2007%
1964	102	3,573	0.203%
1965	101	3,263	0.1995%
1966	104	2,983	0.1911%
1967	107	2,881	0.1898%
1968	110	2,685	0.1788%
1969	121	2,614	0.1697%
1970	125	2,636	0.1656%
1971	126	2,492	0.1658%
1972	130	2,086	0.1532%
1973	136	1,874	0.1446%
1974	133	1,922	0.1479%
1975	138	1,794	0.1396%
1976	142	1,759	0.1365%
1977	143	1,842	0.1367%
1978	150	1,733	0.1289%
1979	148	1,825	0.1294%
1980	152	1,768	0.1209%
1981	151	1,802	0.1226%
1982	162	1,679	0.1124%
1983	154	1,738	0.1178%
1984	158	1,696	0.114%
1985	165	1,653	0.1089%
1986	159	1,660	0.11%
1987	161	1,660	0.1088%
1988	166	1,679	0.1077%
1989	165	1,811	0.1122%
1990	168	1,796	0.1084%
1991	186	1,703	0.1045%
1992	194	1,583	0.0992%
1993	195	1,540	0.0988%
1994	206	1,378	0.0898%
1995	220	1,329	0.0882%
1996	235	1,256	0.0839%
1997	236	1,283	0.0867%
1998	255	1,140	0.0762%
1999	266	1,098	0.0733%
2000	279	1,109	0.0726%
2001	280	1,063	0.0705%
2002	272	1,113	0.0743%
2003	281	1,083	0.0712%
2004	302	1,031	0.0676%
2005	325	951	0.0622%
2006	324	966	0.0617%
2007	345	905	0.0574%
2008	349	880	0.0569%
2009	354	844	0.0565%
2010	341	890	0.0618%
2011	330	890	0.0625%
2012	310	1,026	0.072%
2013	313	1,040	0.073%
2014	288	1,196	0.0821%
2015	292	1,190	0.0818%
2016	288	1,213	0.0841%
2017	276	1,266	0.0907%
2018	260	1,348	0.0981%
2019	247	1,445	0.1067%
2020	261	1,250	0.0982%
2021	251	1,379	0.1128%
2022	244	1,408	0.1067%

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Names Like Louis

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What names are diminutives of Louis?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Louis sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Louis, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Lew	Like a lion; famous warrior	Welsh
Lou	Famous warrior	German
Louie	Famous warrior	German

What names are variants of Louis?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Louis.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Aloysius	Famous warrior	German
Lew	Like a lion; famous warrior	Welsh
Lewes	Famous warrior	German
Lewis	A variant form of Louis.	German
Lodewick	Famous warrior	German
Lodovico	Famous warrior	German
Lou	Famous warrior	German
Louie	Famous warrior	German
Lucho	Famous warrior	German
Ludovic	Famous warrior; famous fighter	German
Ludovicus	Famous warrior	German

Ludvig	Famous warrior	German
Ludvik	Famous warrior	German
Ludwig	Famous fighter	German
Luigi	Famous warrior	German
Luis	Famous warrior	Spanish

What names sound like Louis?

If you like how Louis sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Louis.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Lacie		French
Les	Holly garden; from Leicester	Scottish
Licio	From Lydia	Portuguese
Luce	Light	Latin
Lucio	Light; from Lucanus	Latin
Luiz	A Portuguese form of Louis.	Spanish

What names are similar to Louis?

Find a name that’s like Louis, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Elois	Famous warrior	German
Loring	Renowned fighter	German

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Siblings of Louis

Mamas with kids named Louis also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Cecilia	Blinded one	Latin

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8 Comments

Eric Jan 16 at 4:43 pm

Louis me parece un nombre afeminado para un ni?o o para un hombre.
Que se podr?a esperar de los franceses?

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Amanda Mar 4 at 8:07 pm

I wanted Ambrose as his 1st name, but it’s his second name because my husband looked up the personality traits of an Ambrose, and headstrong was one of the more prominent features, and he was like, no way, we already have 4 headstrong kids, we don’t need anymore! Hahaha. So we are acquainted with several men named Louis and they are all good and true men amd we hope that for our little one! ? ?

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Anne Jul 31 at 6:43 am

Both my husband and my family are french, it was really important for us that our kid’s names represent that well at the same time being a name that English speakers can speak, well being french enough. My name is “Anne” with an E, so I also wanted something that he would not have to correct people on the spelling all his life. It came down to two names, Antoine or Louis, we knew that we would use the second pick for a middle name, so it was just the thought of “which do you like better?” We both slept on it and in the morning we said which one we liked better at the same time. And we both liked Louis better. We also thought it paired nicely with Gabriel, my other son. I’m happy to report that Louis Antoine Laurent is a happy and healthy bilingual 4-year old who spends his summers in France with his cousins. (sorry for the bad grammar on spelling misspeaks English is not my first language.)

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Gaelle Jun 5 at 5:20 pm

We are both french, and we wanted to have a name that works both in english and in french.

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Samantha Feb 5 at 7:25 pm

Louis, for our baby boy, is a version of his grandmother’s name Louise. It means “famous warrior.” We spell it in the old fashioned way so, it’s pronounced Lou-ee!
We were very undecided on a name even after his birth, but I found myself calling him that –although we really couldn’t firmly decide! We formally filed his first name as Michael (his father’s first name) and Louis as his middle name. We figure that he can be known by his middle name and use his father’s name as a placeholder for now. We hold open the possibility that we or Louis may decide on something else in the future!

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- Louis Doe Apr 13 at 5:05 pm
  
  I just wanted to let you guys know that I am Louis also . Thanks
  
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Maria Jun 11 at 8:39 pm

Paternal grandfather

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- Louis Williams III Aug 1 at 12:29 am
  
  My name is also and it’s no lie Louis D. Williams III
  
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