What is the origin of the name Clovis?

Clovis is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Clovis?

Clovis is currently ranked #7311 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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UnisexGermanic

Clovis

KLOH-vis

Popularity

#7311

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

3,697

Peak Year

#101 in 1923

First Recorded

1880

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Clovis is a Germanic name meaning 'famous warrior'. It was borne by Clovis I, the first king of the Franks, a powerful historical figure.

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Clo Vis

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Clovis I
First king of the Franks.

Nicknames

Clo Vis

Spelling Variations

Clodovicus Louis

Similar Names

Lewis Arthur Otto Roland

Personality Traits

BraveStrongLeaderDetermined

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