Luis

Meaning of Luis

Famous warrior; renowned fighter

Luis has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Luis

Luis has cooled off, slipping to #144 in 2025, down from a peak of #49 in 2000.

Notable people named Luis

• Luis Fonsi
  Puerto Rican singer and songwriter
• Luis Suárez
  Uruguayan professional football player
• Luis Guzmán
  Puerto Rican actor
• Luis Buñuel
  Spanish filmmaker
• Luis Walter Alvarez
  American experimental physicist

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Questions about the name Luis

What does the name Luis mean?

Luis means famous warrior; renowned fighter, and it comes from German origins.

Is Luis a boy's or a girl's name?

Luis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Luis?

In 2025, Luis ranked #144 for boys, down from #130 the year before.

When was Luis most popular?

Luis peaked at #49 in 2000.