Lewis

Lewis is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of Louis. This, in turn, has its roots in Old High German and Frankish "Hluthwig" (Ludwig) and traces back to the Frankish Merovingian Chlodwig.

What does the name Lewis mean?

Lewis, as a masculine first name, derives from Louis and is connected to "Hluthwig" (Ludwig) in Old High German. The name can be traced back to the Frankish Merovingian Chlodwig. Its meaning is "the renowned warrior" as well as "the glorious fighter." The components of the name are found in Old High German: "hlut" meaning "loud," "known" or "famous" and "wig" meaning "to wrestle," "fight," "war," "strife" or "warrior." There are also various spelling variants such as Levis, Lowis, and Luis.

Where does the name Lewis come from?

The name Lewis has Old High German roots and means "the renowned warrior." It consists of the Old High German elements "hlut" (loud, known, famous) and "wig" (to wrestle, fight, war, strife, warrior). The name is common in American and English languages.

How do you pronounce Lewis?

The pronunciation of Lewis is two syllables and smooth. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Lu-is" [ˈluːɪs] and in English as [ˈluːɪs]. The name begins with a long 'U' sound that conveys a certain depth, and the second syllable ends with a soft 's' sound. The concise ending gives the name a fresh note. Lewis radiates modernity and internationality – a name with clear structure and calm presence.

When is the name day of Lewis?

The name days for Lewis are April 28, June 21, August 19, and August 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Lewis is among the most common first names and currently ranks 726 on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 373. In the past ten years, the name has been given about 760 times, placing it at 657 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Lewis ranks 578.

Nicknames & pet names

Lee / Lewi / Louie / Lu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Arthur Lewis Hall (British geologist)
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• Lewis Boss (1846–1912, American astronomer)
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• Lewis Carroll (English writer)
• Lewis Croft (American actor)
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• Lewis Du Moulin (physicist from Great Britain)
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• Lewis Howes (American writer)
• Lewis Jones (writer from England)
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