Ludwig - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ludwig \l(u)-dwig, lud-wig\ is of German origin, and its meaning is "famous fighter". Composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ludwig has 3 variant forms: Ludo, Ludovic and Ludovico.

For more information, see also related names Aloysius, Clovis and Louis.

Baby names that sound like Ludwig are Ludwick and Lutwick.

Ludwig is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ludwig. Click here to compare Ludwig with related baby names.