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Luis vs Jose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luis Rank #130
Jose Rank #91

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #130 for Luis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luis or Jose more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Luis and Jose mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luis and Jose boy or girl names?

Luis is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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