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Luis

Boy name · 200 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Luis: 200 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 16 births in 2005.

Of Germanic roots, Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis, ultimately from Ludwig—meaning “famous warrior” or “renowned in battle.” The name carries a strong European heritage while feeling warmly familiar in English-speaking contexts. Famous bearers include Uruguayan footballer Luis Suárez, celebrated for his goal-scoring prowess, and surrealist filmmaker Luis Buñuel, whose provocative works challenged cinematic conventions. While no major place is directly named after a Luis, the name shares its etymological root with the American city of St. Louis, named for the French king Louis IX. A softer variant of Louis, Luis has become especially popular across Latin America and Spain, and appears consistently on Scottish birth registers thanks to multicultural influences.