Luigi
Luigi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /luหiหdอกสi/
Meaning and origin of Luigi
- A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Louis.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Luigi. Doublet of Ludovico, Luis, Ludwig, and other cognates. The verb sense emerged shortly after the December 2024 killing of American healthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the accused is Luigi Mangione.
How popular is Luigi?
Since 1880, 4,305 boys in the U.S. have been named Luigi. Its highest rank for boys was #858 in 1969. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Luigi
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Luigi
Sister and brother names that share Luigi's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Luigi FAQ
What does the name Luigi mean?
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Louis. Borrowed from Italian Luigi. Doublet of Ludovico, Luis, Ludwig, and other cognates. The verb sense emerged shortly after the December 2024 killing of American healthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the accused is Luigi Mangione.
What is the origin of the name Luigi?
Luigi is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Luigi?
Since 1880, 4,305 boys in the U.S. have been named Luigi. Its highest rank for boys was #858 in 1969. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Luigi a boy or girl name?
Luigi is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,305 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.