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Alois

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-loh-ees /ˈɑː.loʊ.iːs/Medium

Meaning: Alois is the German (and wider Central European) form of Aloysius, itself a Latinized form of Louis/Ludwig, from Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'battle, warrior.' A long-established heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Alois is the German form of Aloysius (a cousin of Louis), 'famous warrior' (said 'AH-loh-ees'). A rooted, heritage boy's name.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningAlois is the German (and wider Central European) form of Aloysius, itself a Latinized form of Louis/Ludwig, from Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'battle, warrior.' A long-established heritage name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8949 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alois is the German form of Aloysius, a Latinized cousin of Louis/Ludwig from Germanic 'famous' + 'battle, warrior.' Long used across German-speaking lands, it reads as a classic heritage name (said 'AH-loh-ees').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as an old-world German pick. Rare, rooted, and dignified.

Did you know? Alois is a German cousin of Louis and Aloysius, all tracing to Germanic roots for 'famous' and 'battle' — a name with real Central European heritage (said 'AH-loh-ees').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Alois — German form of Aloysius/Louis; 'famous warrior'

Variations

AloysAloysiusAlojz

Nicknames

AlLoi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alois mean?

Alois is the German form of Aloysius/Louis, from Germanic roots meaning 'famous' and 'battle, warrior.'

How do you pronounce Alois?

It's said AH-loh-ees /ˈɑː.loʊ.iːs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alois a boy or girl name?

Alois is used here as a boy's name, as it is in German-speaking lands.

How popular is Alois?

Alois is an uncommon, old-world name in the U.S.

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