Lew

Short form of Lewis, English variation of Louis

"renowned warrior"

Lew Origin and Meaning

The name Lew is a boy's name meaning "renowned warrior".

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.

Lew Rank in US Top 1000

# 647 in the US

Popularity of the name Lew

• 187 Poland 2020

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