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Louis

male

Meaning

"Famous Warrior"

French form of Ludwig, from Germanic elements for fame and warrior, strongly associated with European royal lineages.

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Popularity History of Louis

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#236Top 500

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#236

Louis was nationally ranked in 2024.

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better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Louis Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Louis

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Famous Louiss

  • L
    Louis Armstrong
    American jazz trumpeter and singer, considered one of the most influential musicians in history
  • K
    King Louis XIV
    French king known as the "Sun King" who reigned for 72 years
  • L
    Louis Pasteur
    French chemist who discovered the principles of vaccination and pasteurization

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, French
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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