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Loic

♂ Boy

Pronounced loh-EEK /loʊˈik/Medium

Meaning: From Breton Loig/Loic — a form of Louis ('famous warrior', Germanic), or linked to St Eloi/'Loches'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A renowned warrior: Loic is the Breton Louis — 'famous warrior'. Crisp, distinctive, and warm (said 'loh-EEK').
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Origin MediumBreton, French
MeaningFrom Breton Loig/Loic — a form of Louis ('famous warrior', Germanic), or linked to St Eloi/'Loches'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4098 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 503

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019962025

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

Loic comes from the Breton Loig/Loic — a Breton form of Louis, from Germanic hlod, 'fame', plus wig, 'war' — 'famous warrior', and sometimes linked to St Eloi (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinctive name across Brittany and France (said 'loh-EEK', the c hard).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, a-renowned-warrior at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Loic (Loig) is a Breton form of Louis, 'famous warrior' (Germanic hlod + wig) — and is sometimes linked to St Eloi — a crisp, distinctive Breton name (said 'loh-EEK'; the c is hard, 'k').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Loic — routes layered

Variations

LoigLouisEloi

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loic mean?

Loic is the Breton Louis — Germanic 'famous warrior'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Loic?

It's said loh-EEK /loʊˈik/ — two syllables, stress on the second (the c is hard).

Is Loic a boy or girl name?

Loic is a boy's name.

How popular is Loic?

Loic is a rare name in the U.S.

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