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Luis

Meaning: famous warrior · Origin: Germanic (via Spanish) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

The Spanish form of Louis, from Germanic hlud ('fame') + wig ('war').

Famous people named Luis

Luis Suárez (footballer)
Luis Buñuel (director)

Nicknames

Lucho, Lu

Variants & related names

Louis, Luigi, Ludwig

Luis name art

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FAQ

What does the name Luis mean?

Luis means “famous warrior”. It comes from Germanic (via Spanish).

Is Luis a popular name?

Yes — Luis has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Luis?

Lucho, Lu.

What are other forms of Luis?

Louis, Luigi, Ludwig.

Similar names

Robert · Leonardo · Everett · Myles · Milo · Archie

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.