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Aloysius

al-uh-WISH-us

Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Germanic/Latin origin meaning 'famous warrior,' blending Germanic 'aloisa' with Latin traditions. A formal ecclesiastical choice linked to Saint Aloysius with scholarly, Jesuit associations—rare and distinguished.”

Popularity Over Time

Aloysius US popularity rank over timeRank 9530 in 2003 to rank 363 in 1900. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#363#4947#95301900192019401960198020002024

Aloysius is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanicLatin

Syllables

4

Nicknames

AloyLouGus

Style

GrandClassicElegantLiterary

Famous Bearers

  • Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Germanic, Latin, and English cultures

People Also Ask

Germanic/Latin origin meaning 'famous warrior,' blending Germanic 'aloisa' with Latin traditions. A formal ecclesiastical choice linked to Saint Aloysius with scholarly, Jesuit associations—rare and distinguished.

Aloysius is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Aloysius include Aloy, Lou, Gus.

Names that pair beautifully with Aloysius include Catherine, Beatrice.