Lew
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
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.
Lew is also given to girls.
Pronounced LOO.
As of October 2026, Lew ranked #6625 in US births in 1957 SSA, peaked at #4968 in 1929.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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