What origin is the name Aloysius?

Aloysius comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Aloysius a popular name?

Aloysius is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Aloysius?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Aloysius — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Aloysius

Q: Is Aloysius a rare name?

Yes. Aloysius does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Aloysius

Aloysius

Boy

german

3 syllables

Aloysius is a german boy's name meaning "A warrior; variant of louis: famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics".

With german roots, Aloysius is a boy name that means "A warrior; variant of louis: famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A warrior; variant of louis: famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Aloysius

Very rare in US records

What does Aloysius mean?

Aloysius is a boy name of german origin meaning "A warrior; variant of louis: famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics".

Is Aloysius a rare name?

Yes. Aloysius does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Aloysius

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Aloysius means "A warrior; variant of louis: famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics" — these names share that spirit.