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The baby name Lutz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lʊts/ (approx. 'LOOTS' or 'LUTS').

Lutz is German in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: German
Pronunciation: /lʊts/ (approx. 'LOOTS' or 'LUTS')

What is the meaning of the name Lutz ?

The baby name Lutz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lʊts/ (approx. 'LOOTS' or 'LUTS').

Lutz is German in Origin.

Lutz is a compact German given name, chiefly a short form (hypocoristic) of Ludwig, from Old High German Hludwig (hlud 'famous' + wig 'war'), hence the meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle.' The -z ending reflects a medieval German pattern for brisk nicknames (compare Fritz from Friedrich or Kunz from Konrad). Lutz also functions as a surname in German-speaking regions.

As a first name it appears in records across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with greatest popularity in the mid-20th century; contemporary use has waned, lending it a vintage, no-nonsense appeal. Related forms and cognates include Ludwig (German), Louis/Lewis (French/English), Luis (Spanish/Portuguese), Luigi (Italian), Ludovico (Italian), Ludovic (French/Scots), and Ludvík (Czech). Pet or dialectal variants may appear as Lutzi. Notable bearers have kept the name familiar in modern culture, while its martial etymology and crisp sound make it a distinctive yet rooted choice.

Lutz has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lutz

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk Politician · Born 1887 · Germany Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was a German politician who served as the Minister of Finance during the Nazi regime and briefly as the leading figure in the Flensburg Government at the end of World War II. He is most famous for his role in the Nazi government and his involvement in the economic policies of the era.

Lutz – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
Germany Boys 0 #135 4,146 5,697
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
Germany 0 #242 219 2,542
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Austria Boys 0 #419 24 2,180
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
Spain Boys 0 #913 18 5,610
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,167 12 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,457 15 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Lutz is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

Germany
AE
AR
Austria
BR

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People also ask about Lutz

Lutz is predominantly a boy's name.
Lutz is a one syllable name, pronounced /lʊts/ (approx. 'LOOTS' or 'LUTS').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ludwig, Ludvik, Ludovic, Ludovico, Ludo and Luzi.
Across languages, Lutz has these equivalents: Louis (French), Lewis (English), Luis (Spanish/Portuguese), Luigi (Italian), Ludvík (Czech), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Lutz ranked #1 in Germany in 2025.
Lutz's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Germany.
Yes — 1 notable people named Lutz are in our database, including Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk (Politician).