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The baby name Luis is a Male name , 12 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish': "[lwis] (approx. 'lwees')", 'English': "/ˈluːɪs/ or /luːˈiːs/ (approx. 'LOO-is' or 'loo-EES')", 'Portuguese': "[ˈlu(i)ʃ] (European) or /luˈis/ (Brazilian) (approx. 'LOO-ees' or 'loo-EEZ')"}.

Luis is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 12.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: {'Spanish': "[lwis] (approx. 'lwees')", 'English': "/ˈluːɪs/ or /luːˈiːs/ (approx. 'LOO-is' or 'loo-EES')", 'Portuguese': "[ˈlu(i)ʃ] (European) or /luˈis/ (Brazilian) (approx. 'LOO-ees' or 'loo-EEZ')"}

What is the meaning of the name Luis ?

The baby name Luis is a Male name , 12 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish': "[lwis] (approx. 'lwees')", 'English': "/ˈluːɪs/ or /luːˈiːs/ (approx. 'LOO-is' or 'loo-EES')", 'Portuguese': "[ˈlu(i)ʃ] (European) or /luˈis/ (Brazilian) (approx. 'LOO-ees' or 'loo-EEZ')"}.

Luis is Germanic in Origin.

Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, ultimately from the Old High German name Hludwig/Chlodovech, built from hlud “fame” + wig “war,” yielding the meaning “famous warrior” or “renowned in battle.” Close relatives include Louis and Lewis (English), Ludwig (German), Luigi (Italian), Ludovic/Ludovico, and the Latinized Aloysius. Iberian variants and spellings include Lluís (Catalan) and Luís/Luiz (Portuguese). Nicknames and diminutives include Luisito, Lucho, and Louie. Feminine forms include Luisa and Louise.

Established across the Iberian world since medieval times, Luis traveled with Spanish and Portuguese influence to Latin America and the Philippines. Royal and saintly bearers bolster its stature: King Luis I of Spain, King Luís I of Portugal, San Luis Gonzaga (Aloysius Gonzaga), and San Luis Beltrán. The legacy of St. Louis (Louis IX of France) also resonates. Today Luis is widely popular in Spain, Mexico, and the broader Hispanic diaspora.

Luis has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Luis

Luis Arce Politician · Born 1963 · Bolivia Luis Arce is a Bolivian politician who became the President of Bolivia in 2020. Before his presidency, he served as the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, where he played a key role in Bolivia's economic growth during the presidency of Evo Morales. Luis Lacalle Pou Politician · Born 1973 · Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou is a prominent Uruguayan politician who became the President of Uruguay in 2020. He is known for his leadership in the National Party and his efforts to address economic challenges in the country. Born in 1973, he has played a significant role in shaping Uruguay's political landscape. Lluís Companys Politician · Born 1882 · Spain Lluís Companys was a prominent Spanish politician known for serving as the President of Catalonia during the tumultuous years of the Spanish Civil War. He played a crucial role in advocating for Catalan autonomy and was executed in 1940 after being captured by Nazi forces and handed over to Francoist Spain.
Luis Guillermo Solís Politician · Born 1958 · Costa Rica Luis Guillermo Solís served as the President of Costa Rica from 2014 to 2018. He is known for his efforts in improving the country's infrastructure and promoting environmental sustainability. Before his presidency, he was a professor and diplomat, contributing to Costa Rica's political landscape. Luis Echeverría Politician · Born 1922 · Mexico Luis Echeverría was a Mexican politician who served as the President of Mexico from 1970 to 1976. He is most famous for his role during the Dirty War, a period marked by political repression and human rights violations. His presidency also focused on economic development and social reform. Luís Montenegro Politician · Born 1973 · Portugal Luís Montenegro is a Portuguese politician known for his leadership within the Social Democratic Party. Born in 1973, he has played a significant role in shaping the party's policies and strategies in Portugal.

Luis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
CR 0 #1 432 5,526
EC Boys 0 #1 4,083 3,322
EC 0 #1 557 2,502
MX 0 #1 3,850 8,339
PE Boys 0 #1 81,066 14,506
PE 0 #1 2,371 6,350
CL Boys 0 #2 76,513 13,390
PA Boys 0 #2 20,265 9,305
PA 0 #2 633 3,797
PR Boys 0 #2 2,322 2,508
PR 0 #2 188 1,497
BO Boys 0 #3 18,078 9,244
CR Boys 0 #3 13,164 10,188
GT 0 #3 2,218 5,948
GT Boys 0 #3 14,454 7,625
HN Boys 0 #3 125 749
MX Boys 0 #3 127,585 16,355
SV Boys 0 #3 30 352
BO 0 #4 2,466 6,868
HN 0 #4 22 704
CO Boys 0 #5 140,251 15,656
UY Boys 0 #5 11,711 5,922
CO 0 #6 7,129 7,768
SV 0 #6 6 283
AR Boys 0 #7 13,249 7,628
CL 0 #7 3,652 6,867
MU Boys 0 #10 5,176 8,477
PT Boys 0 #10 22,897 7,951
Spain Boys 0 #11 57,045 5,610
LU Boys 0 #13 586 4,970
Spain 0 #16 2,925 2,326
DJ 0 #17 1 322
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
AO Boys 0 #19 887 5,568
MV 0 #19 1 644
AO 0 #20 66 2,729
PT 0 #22 1,341 4,161
MU 0 #24 301 3,613
AR 0 #25 250 2,915
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
Austria Boys 2024 #27 280 60
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
UY 0 #31 242 2,477
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
DJ Boys 0 #34 3 657
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
MO 0 #38 15 2,706
LU 0 #40 27 2,830
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
AZ 0 #43 1 706
JP 0 #46 32 4,057
BR Boys 0 #48 10,999 12,213
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
AL 0 #56 20 2,372
Switzerland Boys 2024 #61 85 1,769
MV Boys 0 #72 8 3,375
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
PH 0 #76 21 5,607
JP Boys 0 #78 315 7,909
CN 0 #79 8 3,857
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
LT 0 #88 1 949
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
AL Boys 0 #95 317 5,122
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
OM 0 #105 12 6,215
MO Boys 0 #106 133 5,842
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
BR 0 #117 315 5,969
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
BN Boys 0 #119 15 6,332
EE Boys 0 #121 5 2,087
United States Boys 2024 #126 2,778 7,044
Norway Boys 2025 #127 8 444
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
CN Boys 0 #147 217 9,639
PR Girls 0 #147 15 3,171
BW Boys 0 #149 6 4,685
RS Boys 0 #149 6 2,277
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
AE 0 #156 22 10,220
HU Boys 0 #156 19 3,954
Belgium Boys 2024 #161 28 401
PH Boys 0 #164 264 11,440
MT Boys 0 #165 12 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #172 11 1,509
CZ 0 #178 9 3,154
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #183 8 4,850
DK 0 #186 18 5,198
France Boys 2021 #188 249 2,865
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
SI Boys 0 #198 12 3,402
Austria 0 #200 14 850
NA Boys 0 #204 32 6,830
PL 0 #204 9 2,600
AL Girls 0 #205 18 4,141
TW Boys 0 #206 36 7,111
BG Boys 0 #208 12 3,850
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
NA Girls 0 #211 14 7,146
EC Girls 0 #213 27 3,650
PS 0 #219 8 5,692
IR 0 #226 6 4,221
IT Boys 0 #227 6,690 10,046
GR Boys 0 #236 32 6,912
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
HR Boys 0 #242 17 3,997
GH 0 #244 5 5,396
Austria Boys 0 #247 223 2,180
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
IL 0 #258 17 6,291
CZ Boys 0 #259 46 6,530
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
Canada Boys 2024 #262 45 2,588
SA 0 #262 34 10,560
Germany Boys 0 #263 1,492 5,697
JM Boys 0 #263 10 6,876
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
DK Boys 0 #273 53 7,401
KZ Boys 0 #280 10 6,578
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
PL Boys 0 #295 41 6,459
Finland 0 #298 10 830
GH Boys 0 #313 33 8,138
MY 0 #315 16 12,352
MU Girls 0 #333 19 8,539
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
PA Girls 0 #338 148 9,861
NL 0 #341 51 2,481
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
Germany 0 #351 88 2,542
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
PT Girls 0 #361 92 7,952
YE 0 #372 10 8,639
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
GT Girls 0 #378 130 7,500
JO Boys 0 #381 9 7,057
Finland Boys 0 #388 40 2,041
SD Boys 0 #393 53 10,523
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
IT 0 #413 359 4,183
ZA 0 #419 29 14,421
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
HK Boys 0 #423 105 12,905
CO Girls 0 #426 1,194 16,140
UY Girls 0 #432 79 6,731
RU Boys 0 #433 73 12,621
BO Girls 0 #458 159 9,488
CM Boys 0 #464 87 12,054
PS Boys 0 #465 84 10,655
CR Girls 0 #468 65 11,342
PE Girls 0 #475 652 14,861
CL Girls 0 #476 444 14,098
IL Boys 0 #489 119 10,983
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
NL Boys 0 #500 555 5,873
AR Girls 0 #501 99 8,289
IR Boys 0 #510 43 10,162
MX Girls 0 #512 1,135 17,781
LY 0 #514 22 12,703
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
BH 0 #521 33 17,937
Finland Boys 2026 #539 148 3,552
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Boys 0 #547 151 17,960
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BD Boys 0 #566 11 10,045
ZA Boys 0 #568 834 25,619
QA Boys 0 #572 136 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #579 89 13,071
Spain Girls 0 #583 449 5,561
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
SG Girls 0 #625 8 18,916
LB 0 #640 19 13,263
KW Boys 0 #649 121 18,755
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
MA 0 #677 528 20,986
SY 0 #689 40 11,684
TN 0 #706 124 13,765
OM Boys 0 #746 136 17,948
NG Girls 0 #754 33 15,093
NG Boys 0 #786 166 16,906
MY Boys 0 #796 327 25,439
EG Boys 0 #815 72 15,035
Germany Girls 0 #818 21 4,949
BR Girls 0 #821 121 12,708
DZ 0 #847 337 20,130
AE Boys 0 #890 203 22,615
United States Girls 2023 #908 7 8,600
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
IN Boys 0 #974 28 16,750
MY Girls 0 #975 20 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #1,086 56 25,928
TR 0 #1,116 96 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,120 538 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,276 171 9,415

Luis is popular in 95 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Luis

Luis is predominantly a boy's name.
Luis is a 12 syllable name, pronounced {'Spanish': "[lwis] (approx. 'lwees')", 'English': "/ˈluːɪs/ or /luːˈiːs/ (approx. 'LOO-is' or 'loo-EES')", 'Portuguese': "[ˈlu(i)ʃ] (European) or /luˈis/ (Brazilian) (approx. 'LOO-ees' or 'loo-EEZ')"}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Luís, Luiz, Luisito, Lucho and Lui.
Yes, very popular — Luis ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Luis ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Luis's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #233 in 2011 to #188 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 10 notable people named Luis are in our database, including Luis Arce (Politician), Luis Lacalle Pou (Politician), Lluís Companys (Politician).