Luis

Meaning

Its source is Hlutwig, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Famous warrior."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Spanish.

Background story

This name is sometimes Latinized as Clovis, and it was a Germanic tribal leader known by that name who ended the Roman domination of what is now France and established himself as king.

It is thus appropriate that sixteen kings of France bore the French form of this name, Louis.

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Statistics for the name Luis (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Luis was ranked as number 62 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Luis was ranked as number 59 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Luis was ranked as number 57 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Luis was ranked as number 60 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Luis was ranked as number 57 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is Hlutwig, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Famous warrior."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Spanish.

Background story

This name is sometimes Latinized as Clovis, and it was a Germanic tribal leader known by that name who ended the Roman domination of what is now France and established himself as king.

It is thus appropriate that sixteen kings of France bore the French form of this name, Louis.

Find similar names to Luis

• Names that start with 'Lui'
• Names that end with 'uis'
• Conduct an advanced search