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Ludovico as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ludovico

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The baby name Ludovico is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /luˈdoviko/ (loo-DOH-vee-koh); English approximation: /luˈdoʊvɪkoʊ/ (loo-DOH-vi-koh).

Ludovico is French, Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: French, Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /luˈdoviko/ (loo-DOH-vee-koh); English approximation: /luˈdoʊvɪkoʊ/ (loo-DOH-vi-koh)

What is the meaning of the name Ludovico ?

The baby name Ludovico is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /luˈdoviko/ (loo-DOH-vee-koh); English approximation: /luˈdoʊvɪkoʊ/ (loo-DOH-vi-koh).

Ludovico is French, Italian in Origin.

Ludovico is the Italian form of the Germanic name Hludwig (Latinized as Ludovicus), built from hlūd “famous” and wīg “war, battle,” hence “famous warrior” or “renowned in battle.” It parallels French Louis and Spanish/Portuguese Luis, with German Ludwig and English Lewis from the same root. A long-standing Italian spelling variant is Lodovico. Its feminine counterpart is Ludovica.

Usage flourished in Renaissance courts; notable bearers include Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, and the poet Ludovico Ariosto. In modern times the composer Ludovico Einaudi keeps the name visible, and Saint Ludovico of Casoria gives it a devotional link. Outside Italy it reads as cultured and continental, enjoying periodic revivals. Related forms and cognates include Luigi, Ludovic, Aloysius, Clovis, and diminutives Ludo and Vico.

Ludovico has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ludovico

Ludovico Sforza Politician · Born 1452 Ludovico Sforza, born in 1452, was a prominent Italian politician and Duke of Milan, best known for being a patron of Leonardo da Vinci. He played a significant role in the Italian Renaissance, commissioning works like The Last Supper. His influence extended to arts and politics during his rule.

Ludovico – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
Switzerland Boys 2024 #123 15 1,769
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
IT Boys 0 #245 5,884 10,046
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Boys 2020 #318 5 2,548
PT Boys 0 #344 24 7,951
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PH Boys 0 #374 10 11,440
France Boys 2017 #393 4 2,842
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
IT 0 #450 288 4,183
AR Boys 0 #458 10 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
BR Boys 0 #732 20 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
PE Boys 0 #861 18 14,506
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #907 24 5,610
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
MX Boys 0 #931 52 16,355
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,399 48 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Ludovico is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
France
United States
AO
AR

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People also ask about Ludovico

Ludovico is predominantly a boy's name.
Ludovico is a 4 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /luˈdoviko/ (loo-DOH-vee-koh); English approximation: /luˈdoʊvɪkoʊ/ (loo-DOH-vi-koh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lodovico, Ludovic, Ludovik, Ludovík, Ludovika (feminine) and Ludo.
Across languages, Ludovico has these equivalents: Ludwig (German), Louis (French), Luigi (Italian), Luis (Spanish/Portuguese), Ludovicus (Latin), and 4 more.
Yes — Ludovico ranked #123 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Ludovico ranks highest in Switzerland (#123 in 2024).
Ludovico's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #145 in 2014 to #123 in 2024 in Switzerland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Ludovico are in our database, including Ludovico Sforza (Politician).