Jose vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Jose Rank #91
Luis Rank #130

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Luis more popular?

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

What do Jose and Luis mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Jose and Luis boy or girl names?

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

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