Lew
loo
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,203
Peak Year
#59 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Lewis, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned battle' in Germanic.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Lew Temple
American actor known for roles in film and television.
Lew Alcindor
The birth name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend.
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