Gender: Boy
Meaning: Renowned warrior or famous in battle
Origin: Old Germanic/French
Popularity: Ranked #434 in 2024 with 728 babies born.
History: Lewis is the anglicized form of Louis, from the Old Frankish 'Hluodwig,' combining 'hlud' (fame) and 'wig' (warrior). Eighteen French kings bore the name Louis, making it one of the most powerful names in European history. Lewis became the preferred spelling in Britain and Wales, where it also absorbed the Welsh name Llywelyn. It carries strong literary associations through C.S. Lewis.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lewis? About 1 in 4,572 babies born in 2024 were named Lewis, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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