The baby name Lajos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɒjoʃ/ — "LAH-yosh" (Hungarian).
Lajos is Hungarian in Origin.
The baby name Lajos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɒjoʃ/ — "LAH-yosh" (Hungarian).
Lajos is Hungarian in Origin.
Lajos is the Hungarian form of Louis, ultimately from the Old High German Hludwig (later Ludwig), built from Proto‑Germanic elements meaning “famous” (hlūdaz) and “battle” (wīg), hence “renowned warrior.” Close equivalents include Louis (French/English), Ludwig (German), Luigi (Italian), Luis (Spanish/Portuguese), and Ludwik (Polish); related medieval variants are Alois and the Latinized Aloysius. Hungarian cognates comprise Alajos and the feminine Lujza. Common nicknames are Lali, Lajcsi, and the diminutive Lajoska.
The name appears in Hungarian sources from the Middle Ages, gaining prestige through the Angevin rulers known domestically as Lajos I (“the Great,” 14th century) and Lajos II (early 16th century). Usage remained strong into the 19th and 20th centuries, linked to figures like statesman Lajos Kossuth and poet Lajos Kassák. Today it feels classic and traditional in Hungary while clearly signaling Hungarian heritage abroad.
| Lajos Kossuth Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian statesman best known for leading Hungary’s fight for independence during the 1848–1849 revolution and serving as governor-president. A nobleman, lawyer, journalist, and powerful public speaker, he became one of the most important figures in 19th-century Hungarian politics. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #22 | 1,193 | 3,954 |
| HU | 0 | #67 | 51 | 1,675 | |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #151 | 4 | 2,277 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #220 | 6 | 3,308 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 6 | 6,530 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #408 | 35 | 2,180 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #561 | 5 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #619 | 7 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #674 | 9 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #860 | 93 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #901 | 51 | 5,873 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #917 | 14 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,448 | 24 | 10,046 |
Lajos is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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