Luis
Luis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /luˈiːs/
Meaning and origin of Luis
- A male given name from Spanish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Luis and Portuguese Luís. Doublet of Louis and Luigi.
How popular is Luis?
Since 1880, 1,541 girls and 292,959 boys in the U.S. have been named Luis (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2096 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #49 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #144 for boys, with 2,482 babies given the name.
Names similar to Luis
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Sibling name ideas for Luis
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Luis FAQ
What does the name Luis mean?
A male given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Luis and Portuguese Luís. Doublet of Louis and Luigi.
What is the origin of the name Luis?
Luis is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Luis?
Since 1880, 1,541 girls and 292,959 boys in the U.S. have been named Luis (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2096 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #49 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #144 for boys, with 2,482 babies given the name.
Is Luis a boy or girl name?
Luis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,541 girls and 292,959 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.