The nameLewis
Lewis is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "famous in battle". The English form of Louis, it was a top 10 name in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Lewis comes from the Frankish Hludowig, "famous in battle", like Louis and Ludwig.
Origin
Germanic, through Norman French. Lewis is also a Welsh surname, and the Isle of Lewis lies in the Outer Hebrides.
History
Lewis was very popular in Scotland and reached the top 10 in England and Wales. Lewis Carroll and Lewis Hamilton made it famous.
Did you know?
- Lewis Hamilton has won seven Formula One world titles, level with Michael Schumacher.
- Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Dodgson, a mathematics lecturer at Oxford.
Famous people named Lewis
- Lewis Carroll, writer (pen name)
- Lewis Hamilton, racing driver
- Lewis Capaldi, singer
- C. S. Lewis, writer (surname)
Popularity of the name Lewis
Lewis in the United States
Lewis was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 25,491 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Lewis. Half of all babies named Lewis in the United States were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 639 births a year on average, against 525 in the five years before.
Lewis in the United Kingdom
Lewis was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 46,266 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Lewis. Half of all babies named Lewis in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 504 births a year on average, against 992 in the five years before.
Lewis in Ireland
Lewis in France
Lewis in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lewis
Names from the same generation as Lewis, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lewis mean?
Lewis comes from the Frankish Hludowig, "famous in battle", like Louis and Ludwig.
What is the origin of the name Lewis?
Germanic, through Norman French. Lewis is also a Welsh surname, and the Isle of Lewis lies in the Outer Hebrides.
Is Lewis a girl's or a boy's name?
Lewis is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lewis?
In 2024, Lewis was the 434th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 728 births.
What are the variants of the name Lewis?
Variants and related names of Lewis include Louis.
What are good sibling names for Lewis?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mina, Amalia, Regina and Ida for a sister, Conrad, Walter, Frederick and Bruno for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lewis?
Lewis Carroll, writer (pen name); Lewis Hamilton, racing driver; Lewis Capaldi, singer; C. S. Lewis, writer (surname).