Carlos vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virile"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#135
Total SSA Count
2,614
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carlito, Carly

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlos Rank #135
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #135 for Carlos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlos ___

  • Carlos Miguel
  • Carlos Antonio
  • Carlos Eduardo
  • Carlos Fernando
  • Carlos Alberto
  • Carlos Jose

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlos

Miguel Diego Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlos or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Luis mean?

Carlos means "strong, virile" (Old High German origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlos and Luis boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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