Lewis
LOO-is
Popularity
#433
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
155,889
Peak Year
#2,731 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English and Scottish name derived from the Germanic name Hlodwig, meaning 'famous warrior'.
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Famous Namesakes
C.S. Lewis
British author, The Chronicles of Narnia
Lewis Hamilton
British Formula One racing driver
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