Lew
About Lew
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.
Britain's young Prince Louis has popularized the Louis version of the name, currently twice as popular as Lewis, with Lou given to about 70 baby boys in the US last year versus a dozen called Lew.
As of October 2026, Lew ranked #13142 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #389 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Lew on lists
Famous Lews
- Lewis "Lew" Wallace
U.S. Civil War General; 11th governor of New Mexico Territory
- Lewis Frederick "Lew" Ayres
American actor
- Lew Temple
American actor
Lew in pop culture
- Lew Archer
detective created by Ross Macdonald
- Lew Moxon
character in Batman series
- Lew Zealand
Muppet character