Lui

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-ee /ˈlu.i/Medium

Meaning: A short form/spelling of Louis/Luigi — from the Germanic Ludwig, 'renowned warrior; famous in battle' (hlud + wig)Low

In 30 seconds: A renowned warrior; famous in battle: Lui forms Louis. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOO-ee').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA short form/spelling of Louis/Luigi — from the Germanic Ludwig, 'renowned warrior; famous in battle' (hlud + wig)

U.S. rank (2024)#9492 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 156

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

Lui is a short form/spelling of Louis/Luigi — from the Germanic Ludwig, 'renowned warrior; famous in battle' (hlud + wig). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOO-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian, German, and Pacific Islander families. Rare, a-renowned-warrior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Louis/Luigi comes from the Germanic Ludwig, 'renowned warrior' — Lui is a short form/spelling, crisp and classic (said 'LOO-ee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Louis — Germanic Ludwig

Variations

LouisLuigiLouie

Nicknames

Lou

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If you like Lui…

Louie— a kin spelling

Louis— the source name

Luigi— the Italian form

Levi— a sound-adjacent boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lui mean?

Lui forms Louis/Luigi — Germanic 'renowned warrior; famous in battle' (from Ludwig).

How do you pronounce Lui?

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

Is Lui a boy or girl name?

Lui is a boy's name.

How popular is Lui?

Lui is a very rare name in the U.S.