Lewis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Lewis means "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle".
Pronunciation
LOO-is
The name Lewis is usually pronounced as "loo-is" or "luh-wis".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Lewis has seen a steady decline in recent decades. According to the Social Security Administration, Lewis was the 648th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2020.

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Lewis Name meanings & History

The name Lewis is of English, Welsh and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Hludowig, which means "famous warrior". The name Lewis means "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle". Medieval English form of Louis. A famous bearer was Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This was also the surname of C. S. Lewis (1898-1963), the author of the Chronicles of Narnia series. The name Lewis is used primarily in English-speaking countries, although it is known in other parts of the world as well.

Zodiac Sign of Lewis: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lewis:

L: Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Lover,Luscious,Liaison,Languid

E: Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive

W: Wild,Wonderful,Wishful,Willful,Wonderment

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Sex,Status,Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Security,Success

Lewis is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous individuals who have borne the name Lewis include explorer Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, author C.S. Lewis, musician Jerry Lee Lewis, and actor Lewis Black.

2.) Lewis (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) different spelling for Louis

Other Forms: Lew, Lewey, Lewie, Lewus, Lewy


3.) LEWIS (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Lewis is from the French Louis, a derivative of the Old French Loeis, which is from the Old High German Hluodowig (famous warrior), a compound name composed of the elements hluod (famous) and wig (war, strife). The name has been used in Wales to Anglicize the name Llewelyn. See Llewelyn. Short: Lew. Pet: Lewie. (LOO-ISS)


4.) LEWIS (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Variant of Louis, a borrowing from the French which evolved from the Old French Loeis, a name derived from the Old High German Hluodowig, a compound name composed of the elements hluod (famous) and : ■ (war, strife): hence, “famous in war.” Lewis had the alternative role of Anglicizing the Gaelic Lughaidh, an ancient name of uncertain derivation. Luthais is the Gaelic form. Short: Lew. Pet: Lewie. (LOO-ISS)


5.) Lewis (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Famous warrior

Other Forms: Lewys, Loui, Louie, Louis, Luis


6.) Lewis (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Welsh) a form of Llewellyn. (English) a form of Louis.

Other Forms: Lew, Lewes, Lewie, Lewy, Lewys


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