Jean-Louis

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Fact sheet

Name
Jean-Louis
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

What does the name Jean-Louis mean?

Jean-Louis is a double name combining Jean ("God is gracious") and Louis ("the famous warrior").

Where does the name Jean-Louis come from?

The name has its roots in French.

Popularity

In Germany, Jean-Louis is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019, at 2,725th. Over the last ten years, Jean-Louis has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Loulou

Famous people

  • Jean-Louis Arcand (Canadian economist)
  • Jean-Louis Aubert (French singer and composer)
  • Jean-Louis Barrault (French actor, mime, and director)
  • Jean-Louis Besson (French footballer)
  • Jean-Louis Billon (French actor)
  • Jean-Louis Chretien (French philosopher and poet)
  • Jean-Louis Cohen (French architect)
  • Jean-Louis Costes (French performance artist)
  • Jean-Louis Coulloc'h (French actor)
  • Jean-Louis Curtis (French writer, translator, and resistance fighter)
  • Jean-Louis David (French entrepreneur)
  • Jean-Louis Debré (French politician and jurist)
  • Jean-Louis Dumas (French entrepreneur)
  • Jean-Louis Duport (French cellist and composer)
  • Jean-Louis Étienne (French doctor, researcher, and scientist)
  • Jean-Louis Ezine (French writer, journalist, and radio host)
  • Jean-Louis Fetjaine (French fantasy author)
  • Jean-Louis Florentz (French composer)
  • Jean-Louis Forain (French painter, graphic artist, and caricaturist)
  • Jean-Louis Fournier (French writer, humorist, and director)

Frequently asked questions about the name Jean-Louis

What is the origin of the name Jean-Louis?

The name Jean-Louis has its roots in French and combines the elements of the classic names Jean and Louis.

What does the name Jean-Louis mean?

Currently, there is no specific information regarding the meaning of the name Jean-Louis. However, the individual parts Jean and Louis have their own meanings.

How popular is the name Jean-Louis?

The popularity of the name Jean-Louis varies by region and time, but it is traditionally known in French-speaking countries.

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