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Ludvig

Quick answerLudvig means "famous warrior" and derives from the Germanic elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (war/battle).

Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,075
TrendVintage
Peak year1923
Syllables2
OriginSwedish
LanguageSwedish
CultureSwedish, Norwegian, Danish
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#13

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ludvig

Ludvig means "famous warrior" and derives from the Germanic elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (war/battle).

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Etymology

Ludvig means "famous warrior" and derives from the Germanic elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (war/battle). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with historical prominence among Nordic royalty and German-speaking regions.

Ludvig currently ranks #4,075 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.

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