Luis: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Luis · 1 syllable
Everything about the name Luis: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Famous warrior»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Germanic-Spanish
Popularity
95 out of 100
Where Luis is popular
- AlbaniaLOWER CONFIDENCETop 10
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Luis
With its Germanic-Spanish heritage, Luis has long been valued for its meaning, "Famous warrior." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Luis is said Luis (1 syllable). Luis is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Luis is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as strong.
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FAQ
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "Famous warrior".
What is the origin of the name Luis?+
Luis is a name of Germanic-Spanish origin.
Is Luis a girl or boy name?+
Luis is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Luis?+
Luis is pronounced Luis (1 syllable).
Is Luis a popular name?+
Luis is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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