Luis Melton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Luis Melton — Germanic
284K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Luis Melton is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Luis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil. The surname Melton: Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D. Luis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 284K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Luis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Luis

Germanic

Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.

Surname: Melton

English

Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Luis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Luis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Luis Melton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Luis Melton:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Luis?
The first name Luis originates from Germanic. Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.
When was Luis most popular?
The name Luis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Melton?
The surname Melton originates from English. Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.
What are the origins of the name Luis Melton?
The name Luis Melton combines two different traditions: the first name Luis has Germanic roots, while the surname Melton originates from English.
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