Alois
A boys’ name of Old High German origin, meaning famous warrior.
Alois by the numbers
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Alois. In the US, 7 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 106 babies in 1918, so it is a 1910s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Alois. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Alvisnoble friend; a form of Alvin13 in the US (2017)
- Alexisdefender, helper2,847 in the US (2017)
- Alfiewise counsel; from Alfred1,955 in England and Wales (2025)
- Albienoble and bright; from Albert1,702 in England and Wales (2025)
- Adonislord or master; handsome youth in mythology809 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Alois
Names that are said the same way as Alois, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean praise
Like Alois, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Alois, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Alois
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