Luis
Luis is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Renowned warrior”, pronounced loo-EES. It ranked #144 in the United States in 2025, given to 2,475 babies, and peaked at #49 in 2000. Common nicknames: Lucho, Lu.
How popular is Luis in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Luis mean, and where does it come from?
Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" (famous, renowned) and "wig" (warrior). The name has an extensive royal and literary history in the Iberian Peninsula, and it remains one of the most consistently popular boy names across Spanish-speaking countries and Hispanic communities in the United States. Luis carries a strong, classic masculinity while remaining easy to pronounce across multiple languages.
How is Luis used around the world?
Luis is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 25+ international variants.
Female FormLuisa
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Luis?
Famous People Named Luis
- Luis Suarez — Uruguayan professional footballer
- Luis Fonsi — Puerto Rican singer known for "Despacito"
- Luis Miguel — Mexican singer known as "El Sol de Mexico"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Luis mean?
Luis is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Renowned warrior." Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, derived from the Germanic elements "hlud" (famous, renowned) and "wig" (warrior). The name has an extensive royal and literary history in the Iberian Peninsula, and it remains one of the most consistently popular boy names across Spanish-speaking countries and Hispanic communities in the United States.
How do you pronounce Luis?
Luis is pronounced loo-EES. Common variations include Louis, Luiz, Lewis.
Is Luis a boy name?
Yes, Luis is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Lucho, Lu.