Origin, Meaning, And History Of Luis
The masculine name Luis is a derivative of the French name Louis, which is inspired by the Germanic name Hludwig, meaning ‘famous in battle.’ Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Louis, which became popular in Europe due to several historical figures in that era.
Luis has several variants in different languages and cultures. Lodewijk, Louis, Ludovicus, and Lowie are its Dutch equivalents while Alois,Ludwig, and Lutz are its German counterparts. In English, the name can be spelledAloysius,Lewis,Louis, Lew, Lou, and Louie, while its French variants include Clovis, Lou, and Ludovic. Lucho and Luisito are a few other derivatives of this name.
Luis may not be as popular in the US but there have been many notable name-bearers. One of the most renowned historical figures is the Portuguese King, Luís I (1). Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel was considered one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. Luís Vaz de Camões is one of the greatest poets of Portugal. Argentinien physician Luis Federico Leloir is a recipient of the 1970 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2). In arts and entertainment, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi shot to global fame after his song ‘Despacito’ became a rage amongst music lovers.
In the fictional world, the name Luis is quite popular. In the soap opera Passions,Luis Lopez-Fitzgeraldis an honest and dedicated cop who falls for Sheridan Crane. This name finds a place in the Marvel Universe too. In the Ant-Man series, Luis is the best friend of Scott Lang.Luis Rodriguezis a regular character on the children’s beloved show Sesame Street.
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Luis On The Popularity Chart
The name Luis was well-liked by parents in the US. As per the SSA data, this classic name is still chosen by many parents.
Popularity Over Time
After enjoying tremendous popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, the name Luis peaked in 2007 when more than 8,000 babies were given the name. However, it couldn’t sustain its popularity, and gradually declined over the years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, Luis stood at the rank of 12,251. In the following years, it saw a drop in ranking and plunged to a new low in 2007.
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If you found the name Luis appealing, here are a few more similar-sounding names that might pique your interest. Check them out.
Popular Sibling Names For Luis
Boy Sibling Names For Luis
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Girl Sibling Names For Luis
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Laesta
Leisel
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Liesel
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Liesi
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Names With Similar Meaning As Luis
Luis has a unique meaning that makes it stand out. If you are looking for more options with the same meaning as Luis, consider the following names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Luis?
The name Luis means a fame searching warrior.
2. What is the origin of the name Luis?
Luis has a German and Spanish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Luis?
Luis is pronounced as loo-ees.
References:
- Luis I, King of Portugal
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG111612 - The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1970
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/1970/summary/
