Lew

English variation of Louis

"renowned warrior"

Lew Origin and Meaning

The name Lew is a boy's name.

Lew is a masculine name that originated as a short form of Lewis or Louis. It has English and Scottish roots, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'famous battle' or 'renowned warrior.' The name gained popularity as a nickname but has also been used as an independent given name. While never among the most common names, Lew enjoyed modest popularity in the early 20th century in English-speaking countries. It has a classic, straightforward quality with a friendly, approachable feel. The name has connections to notable figures like Lew Wallace, author of 'Ben-Hur,' which has helped maintain its cultural presence despite its declining usage in recent decades.

Lew Rank in US Top 1000

# 647 in the US

Popularity of the name Lew

• 187 Poland 2020

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Famous People Named Lew

• Lewis "Lew" Wallace U.S. Civil War General; 11th governor of New Mexico Territory
• Lewis Frederick "Lew" Ayres American actor
• Lew Temple American actor

The name Lew in Pop Culture

• Lew Archer detective created by Ross Macdonald
• Lew Moxon character in Batman series
• Lew Zealand Muppet character