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The name Lewis peaked for girls at #1369 in 1892. Lewis is also used for boys, ranking #433 in 2024.

The name Lewis is a boy's name of English origin meaning "renowned warrior".

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Lewis is the best spelling to choose if you want this pronounced with the S. It was a Top 100 name in the US from 1880 to 1930, reaching Number 30 in 1880 and while it has declined in use, it has remained in the Top 1000 since stats began. 
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A Medieval form of Louis, one of its most famous namesakes is Lewis Carroll, born Charles while  current bearers are  comedian Lewis Black and singer Lewis Capaldi. Lewis is also a very common surname, as in Lewis & Clark, Jerry Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sinclair Lewis, Leona Lewis, and many other notables.  Interesting fact: Louis Armstrong pronounced his first name as Lewis.
<br/><br/>Nickname/middle name Lou is making a comeback for girls (as in Keri Russell's Willa Lou), so why not Lew for boys?

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The name Lewis is currently ranked #433 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #30 in 1880. The name is most popular in LEWIS, LEWIS, and LEWIS. Lewis is occasionally used for girls in 2004.

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