Lewis
Lewis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːɪs/
Meaning and origin of Lewis
- A male given name from Frankish.
Etymology
From Middle English Lewis, Lowis, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French Louis, from Frankish *Hlūdawīg. Doublet of Louis.
How popular is Lewis?
Since 1880, 870 girls and 155,766 boys in the U.S. have been named Lewis (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1369 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #30 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #433 for boys, with 736 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lewis
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Lewis FAQ
What does the name Lewis mean?
A male given name from Frankish. From Middle English Lewis, Lowis, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French Louis, from Frankish *Hlūdawīg. Doublet of Louis.
What is the origin of the name Lewis?
Lewis is listed as a name of Frankish origin.
How popular is the name Lewis?
Since 1880, 870 girls and 155,766 boys in the U.S. have been named Lewis (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1369 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #30 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #433 for boys, with 736 babies given the name.
Is Lewis a boy or girl name?
Lewis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 870 girls and 155,766 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.