Loui

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-ee /ˈlu.i/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war')Low

In 30 seconds: A famous warrior: Loui spells Louie. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOO-ee').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war')

U.S. rank (2025)#9389 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Loui is a spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war'). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOO-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Louie. Rare in this form, a-famous-warrior at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Louis/Louie comes from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior' (hlud, 'famous', + wig, 'war') — Loui is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'LOO-ee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Louis — Germanic etymology

Variations

LouieLouisLewi

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Louie— the standard spelling

Louis— the source name

Luis— a Spanish form

Ludwig— a fellow Hludwig-rooted boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loui mean?

Loui spells Louis/Louie — Germanic 'a famous warrior; renowned in battle'.

How do you pronounce Loui?

It's said LOO-ee /ˈlu.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loui a boy or girl name?

Loui is a boy's name.

How popular is Loui?

Loui is a very rare spelling in the U.S.