Luis
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish ◈ 2 syllables
"Well-known Fighter"

From Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish

Luis means famous warrior — the Spanish form of Louis, from the Germanic Chlodovech (famous battle). Eighteen kings of France bore the name in its French form. Luis is one of the most common names across the Spanish-speaking world. Luis Fonsi's Despacito became the most-watched YouTube video in history. Four letters of warrior fame that connect Paris to Puerto Rico.

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Luis at a glance
MeaningWell-known Fighter
OriginGermanic / Portuguese / Spanish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#125
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Why parents love Luis
  • Eighteen French kings bore the name — maximum royal pedigree.
  • Luis Fonsi's Despacito is the most-watched video in YouTube history.
  • Four letters with a smooth, warm sound: loo-EES.
  • The meaning famous warrior combines glory with strength.
  • It's one of the most popular names in the Spanish-speaking world.
The vibe of Luis
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Origin & history of Luis
Germanic Chlodovech (famous battle) French Louis Spanish Luis
1
Germanic / Portuguese / Spanish roots
Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, from the Germanic Chlodovech meaning famous battle. Eighteen kings of France bore the name as Louis, from Louis I (the Pious) to Louis XVIII. Luis is one of the most common names across Spain and Latin America. Luis Fonsi's Despacito (2017) became the most-watched video on YouTube. Luis Suárez is one of football's greatest strikers.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: The Spanish form has been used across the Spanish-speaking world for centuries.
3
Today
Luis remains a beloved choice, ranking #125 in the US. 291,974 babies have been named Luis since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Luis?
2007 peak year
Today, Luis ranks around #125 in the United States, with roughly 3,093 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2007, 8,054 babies were given the name (ranked #60 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Luis's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 291,974 babies have been registered as Luis since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,054 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #60)
3,093 Avg. per year
(last decade)
30,930 Total registrations
last 10 years
291,974 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #125) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Luis
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Luis's Life Path 2 is the peacemaker's number — the warrior who makes peace. People named Luis tend to be smooth, social, and gifted at connecting different worlds through charm.

Connects worlds through charm
Smooth warrior
Social peacemaker
Famous for good reason
Latin fire and grace
L3
U3
I9
S1
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
Personality of Luis
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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