Louis
Meaning
"famous warrior, renowned in battle"
Origin: Germanic/Frankish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #236
- Total SSA Count
- 1,503
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Lou, Louie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"famous warrior, renowned in battle"
Origin: Germanic/Frankish
"greatest"
Origin: Latin
Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #298 for Maximiliano.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Maximiliano at #298 in the United States.
Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Maximiliano means "greatest" (Latin origin).
Louis is primarily a boy name. Maximiliano is primarily a boy name.