The baby name Loes is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /luːs/ (approx. "loose").
Loes is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Loes is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /luːs/ (approx. "loose").
Loes is Dutch in Origin.
Loes is a Dutch feminine short form of Louise/Louisa, ultimately from Old High German Hludwig (hlūd “famous” + wīg “war”), giving the meaning “famous warrior” or “renowned in battle.” In Dutch orthography, oe denotes the “oo” sound, so Loes is pronounced “loos,” a brisk, approachable monosyllable.
Adopted as a standalone given name in the Netherlands and Flanders in the early 20th century, it reflects the regional habit of turning affectionate diminutives into formal names; usage grew in the postwar decades and remains familiar today. Related forms include Louise, Louisa, Luise, Luisa, Lovisa, and Ludovica. Dutch diminutives and compounds such as Loesje and Anne-Loes occur. Note that lookalikes Loïs/Lois have different origins.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | Girls | 0 | #81 | 4,366 | 5,933 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| Belgium | Girls | 2024 | #155 | 31 | 424 |
| NL | 0 | #165 | 269 | 2,481 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #467 | 5 | 7,952 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #693 | 5 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #718 | 11 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #930 | 22 | 5,873 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Loes is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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