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Ludwin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOOD-win /ˈluːd.wɪn/Medium

Meaning: Ludwin is a Germanic name from the elements hlud ('famous, loud') and wini ('friend'), meaning 'famous friend.' Related to Ludwig and Baldwin, it reads as a heritage Germanic name; we note the German route.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sturdy Germanic name: Ludwin means 'famous friend' (said 'LOOD-win'). A heritage pick, which we note.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningLudwin is a Germanic name from the elements hlud ('famous, loud') and wini ('friend'), meaning 'famous friend.' Related to Ludwig and Baldwin, it reads as a heritage Germanic name; we note the German route.
U.S. rank (2025)#8659 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819842025

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

As a boy's name, Ludwin is a Germanic name from hlud ('famous') and wini ('friend'), 'famous friend.' Kin to Ludwig, it reads as a heritage name; we note the German route (said 'LOOD-win').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, seen in German- and Latino-heritage families. Rare, sturdy, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Ludwin joins the Germanic elements for 'famous' and 'friend' — a cousin of Ludwig and Baldwin, carrying an old-world warmth, which we note (said 'LOOD-win').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ludwin — Germanic, 'famous friend,' from hlud + wini

Variations

LudwigLudvinBaldwin

Nicknames

LudWin

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Ludwig— a like 'famous'-rooted Germanic name
Edwin— a like 'friend'-ending name
Godwin— a like heritage -win choice
Lewin— shares Ludwin's German roots
Armin— echoes that soft -in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ludwin mean?

Ludwin is a Germanic name from hlud ('famous') and wini ('friend'), meaning 'famous friend,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Ludwin?

It's said LOOD-win /ˈluːd.wɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ludwin a boy or girl name?

Here Ludwin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ludwin?

Ludwin is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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