Lewis name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Celtic and Germanic
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: LOO-iss
Meaning: Famous in Battle, Warrior, Fame and War, Loud, Fight and Illustrious Fighter
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What does Lewis mean?

Meaning of Lewis is Famous in Battle, Warrior, Fame and War, Loud, Fight or Illustrious Fighter has its origin in Germanic, Celtic and Old High German and is used for both sexes is principally used in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and English..

Lewis is equivalent of Louis in English language.

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How do I pronounce Lewis?

The one syllabled name Lewis is pronounced, LOO-iss. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first LOO syllable. Some people pronounce it as le-wis.

Variants of Lewis

Chlodwig, Levis, Louis, Ludwig, Ludewig, Aloys, Lou, Chlodowich, Hluodwic, Alois, Lu, Annalou, Lucy

Names that rhyme with Lewis

How popular is the name Lewis?

Lewis was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 152109 babies have been given the moniker. At the peak of its usage in 1880, 2712 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 30th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 219 years but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 11 times Also, Lewis was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 67256 babies have been given the first name in 23 years. At the peak of its usage in 2001, it ranked 10th when 4916 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 10 baby names 1 times

Lewis is a common name in France given to over 1720 babies in 41 years.

Presently peaking at the charts, it ranked 338th when 175 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Lewis is a common name in Netherlands given to over 431 babies in 5 years.

The name is current favorite of the parents, in 2019, the moniker grabbed the 155th spot and 114 baby boys were given the name. Also, A common name in Belgium with over 1579 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

At its zenith in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 21st spot and 256 baby boys were given the name.

Lewis is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

Recently in 2017, 59 babies were given Lewis and it reached its peak ranking, 125 on boy names chart. Over 866 babies in Ireland have been named Lewis. Also, in Queensland, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 87 on boy names chart when 80 babies were given the name Lewis. Over 352 people have been named Lewis in Queensland.

Also, in Victoria, in just 6 years, it has made it to the top 100 names. In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 79 on boy names chart when 85 babies were given the name Lewis.

Over 445 people have been named Lewis in Victoria.

Lewis is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, its highest ever rank is 402 (2015) in its 19 years run on Switzerland naming chart.

There are over 152 babies that have been given the name Lewis in Switzerland. But Lewis is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Zambia, England and Malawi.

At least, 270000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018546506
2017541515
2016508582
2015572490
2014594461
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Lewis in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands2852921312
Finland14826254

Numerological aspects of Lewis

Competing with people won't bring you much but, compete with yourself will make you better than you were yesterday. You are a sensitive fellow who's often taken for granted. Freedom is what's most important for you. If the letter L is your cornerstone, you stand for beauty and attractiveness. People who have this number as their expression no can be described as free souls that can't be tamed.

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  •  Nancie - Meaning of Nancie is God has Favored Me, Variant of Anne Favor or Favored Grace is used predominantly in Finnish and Swedish and a gender-neutral name has its origin in Old English and Old Greek
  •  Maela - Uncustomary and Modern girl name Maela is especially used in Italian, meaning of Maela is "Lord or Prince" is originated from Celtic
  •  Erving - Used dominantly in English long standing and prominent, Erving has origin in Celtic, Erving means "Fresh Water, Yew or Friend" is used as a boy name
  •  Loane has its origin in Celtic and Breton is used commonly in Breton and French, Loane means "Wealth or Light or Light" is bestowed upon girls
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