Lewis
le-wis
US Popularity:952
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Renowned warrior; Famous in battle
From the celebrated author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll, to lauded actor Daniel-Day Lewis, a boy called Lewis is in good company! Lewis, an English variant of Louis, is of German origin and means "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle." It has many variations in Latin, French, and Gaelic languages that all point to the same sentiment of strength and courage. With the name Lewis, you can hope to instill your baby boy with a fearless optimism for life.
Famous People Named Lewis
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- C. S. LewisAuthor
- Jerry Lee LewisMusician, Singer
- Jerry LewisComedian
- John LewisCivil Rights Activist
- Lennox LewisBoxer
- Lewis CarrollAuthor
- Lewis HamiltonRacecar Driver
- Ray LewisFootball Player
- Richard LewisComedian
Common Nicknames for Lewis
Love the name Lewis, but want to make it extra special? Here are super-cool nicknames for baby. You’ll have tons of fun finding the one that fits your sweet kiddo just right!
How Popular Is The Name Lewis?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lewis is currently #879 on The Bump
Boy:Lewis is currently #492 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lewis is currently #952 in U.S. births
Boy:Lewis is currently #469 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#469
in 2023
+ 20
from 2022
Sources
Britannica, Lewish Carroll, British author, January 2024
IMDb, Daniel Day-Lewis
WordSense, Lewis
Online Etymology Dictionary, Lewis, October 2017
Ancestry, Lewis Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Louis
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