Louis vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie

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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

Louis Rank #236
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #236 for Louis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Louis ___

  • Louis James
  • Louis Arthur
  • Louis Henry
  • Louis William
  • Louis Theodore
  • Louis Charles

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 Louis

Charlotte Eleanor Arthur Henry Theo

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Luis mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Louis and Luis boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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