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Clovis

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLOH-vis /ˈkloʊ.vɪs/High

Meaning: An early Frankish form of Louis (Chlodovech) — from Germanic, 'famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlod, 'fame', + wig, 'war')Low

In 30 seconds: Famous warrior; famous in battle: Clovis is an early Louis. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningAn early Frankish form of Louis (Chlodovech) — from Germanic, 'famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlod, 'fame', + wig, 'war')
U.S. rank (2025)#4735 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,091

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

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

Clovis is an early Frankish form of Louis (Chlodovech) — from Germanic, 'famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlod, 'fame', + wig, 'war'). Borne by Clovis I, the first king of the Franks. A crisp, classic name (said 'KLOH-vis').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Creole families. Rare, famous-warrior at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Clovis is an early Frankish form of Louis (Chlodovech), 'famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlod, 'fame', + wig, 'war') — borne by the first king of the Franks — crisp and classic (said 'KLOH-vis').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Clovis — early form of Louis

Variations

ClovysLudovic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clovis mean?

Clovis is an early form of Louis — Germanic 'famous warrior; famous in battle'.

How do you pronounce Clovis?

It's said KLOH-vis /ˈkloʊ.vɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clovis a boy or girl name?

Clovis is a boy's name.

How popular is Clovis?

Clovis is a rare name in the U.S.

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