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Lew

Short form of Lewis, English variation of Louis
"renowned warrior"
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By Nameberry
Updated Wed Feb 04 2026

Lew Origin and Meaning

Variation of Lewis
# 647 in the US

Lew Rank in US Top 1000

Popularity of the name Lew

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

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