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Luis
BoySpanish, Germanic· “famous warrior”
- Meaning
- famous warrior
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- loo-EES
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #144
- US babies 2025
- 2,475
- Best rank
- #49 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Luis
Luis is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “famous warrior”.
Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, which comes from the Germanic Hludwig, built from hlud, famous, and wig, war or battle. The same name produced Ludwig in German and Lewis in English. Many kings of France bore the name Louis, and Portugal and Spain also had royal Luises. In Spanish-speaking countries Luis is a steady classic, often paired in compounds such as Jose Luis or Luis Miguel. In the United States it is widely used in Latino families. The name is short and warm, with Lucho a traditional nickname.
Popularity over time
Luis has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #49 in 2000, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 8,054 were named Luis. In 2025, 2,475 babies were named Luis, and it ranked #144 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #401 in 1920, #252 in 1950, #88 in 1980, #49 in 2000, #79 in 2010, and #144 in 2025. Of the 292,959 US boys named Luis since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 64,761 babies. Since 2010, 55,511 more have been named Luis.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Adrian, Diego, Xavier, Brody, and Jaden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Luis ranked highest in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #50 | 130 |
| New Mexico | #55 | 29 |
| Texas | #67 | 566 |
| California | #75 | 497 |
| Nevada | #94 | 32 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Luis is usually pronounced loo-EES, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-is”.
Middle names for Luis
A few middle names that flow with Luis: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Luis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luis mean?
Luis is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “famous warrior”.
What is the origin of the name Luis?
Luis has Spanish and Germanic roots. Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, which comes from the Germanic Hludwig, built from hlud, famous, and wig, war or battle.
Is Luis a popular name?
Yes. Luis ranked #144 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Luis a boy or girl name?
Luis is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Luis?
Luis is usually pronounced loo-EES. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings