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The baby name Loris is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈlɔːrɪs/ or /ˈlɒrɪs/ (LOH-ris / LOR-iss); IT: [ˈloːris] (LOH-ris).

Loris is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: EN: /ˈlɔːrɪs/ or /ˈlɒrɪs/ (LOH-ris / LOR-iss); IT: [ˈloːris] (LOH-ris)

What is the meaning of the name Loris ?

The baby name Loris is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈlɔːrɪs/ or /ˈlɒrɪs/ (LOH-ris / LOR-iss); IT: [ˈloːris] (LOH-ris).

Loris is Italian in Origin.

Used primarily in Italy since the mid-20th century, Loris likely developed as a short form or modern variant of Lorenzo (from Latin Laurentius) or from laurus “laurel.” It therefore carries the senses “from Laurentum” and “laurel-crowned,” a symbol of victory and honor in antiquity. The name later traveled into Switzerland, France, and German-speaking countries, remaining largely masculine but occasionally unisex; usage remains strongest in northern and central Italy.

Cognates and related forms include Lorenzo (Italian), Lorenz (German), Laurent (French), Lawrence/Laurence (English), and Lauris (Latvian). Diminutives and nicknames may be Lory or Lori. The name’s profile rose through contemporary figures such as motorcycle champion Loris Capirossi, footballer Loris Karius, and educator Loris Malaguzzi, anchoring it as a sleek, international member of the Laurentius family.

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Loris – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2023 #1 430
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
Switzerland Boys 2024 #52 101 1,769
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
CY Boys 0 #123 9 3,473
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IT Boys 0 #127 19,671 10,046
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Belgium Boys 2023 #158 38 415
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
LU Boys 0 #172 47 4,970
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
HR 0 #176 6 2,081
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
France Boys 2021 #179 277 2,865
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
SI Boys 0 #187 23 3,402
HR Boys 0 #202 59 3,997
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
AL Boys 0 #268 31 5,122
IT 0 #270 866 4,183
JM Girls 0 #271 8 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HR Girls 0 #286 9 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
JO Girls 0 #314 12 7,570
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
Canada Boys 2017 #331 5 2,609
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
France Girls 2010 #422 3 3,152
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #426 17 2,180
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PA Girls 0 #459 23 9,861
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PS Girls 0 #512 12 10,981
CM Girls 0 #519 22 11,671
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
CM Boys 0 #528 23 12,054
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IL Girls 0 #597 21 11,648
HK Girls 0 #598 18 16,104
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
LB 0 #639 20 13,263
SY 0 #641 88 11,684
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #669 14 3,552
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
BR Boys 0 #741 11 12,213
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Boys 0 #816 137 5,697
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
EG Girls 0 #868 92 14,742
PE Boys 0 #869 10 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #899 32 5,610
United States Girls 2019 #908 5 8,965
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
NL Boys 0 #930 22 5,873
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
BR Girls 0 #984 9 12,708
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,042 37 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,093 19 25,439
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,155 29 17,781
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,185 263 9,415
TR 0 #1,195 17 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619

Loris is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Wallonia, Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland
Sweden

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People also ask about Loris

Loris is predominantly a boy's name.
Loris is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EN: /ˈlɔːrɪs/ or /ˈlɒrɪs/ (LOH-ris / LOR-iss); IT: [ˈloːris] (LOH-ris).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lori, Lory, Lauris and Lorys.
Across languages, Loris has these equivalents: Laurentius (Latin), Laurence / Lawrence (English), Laurent (French), Lorenzo (Italian), Lorenz (German), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Loris ranked #1 in Germany in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Loris ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2023).
Loris's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #94 in 2011 to #179 in 2021 in France.