Bow vs Lew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bow

Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

English American Contemporary

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Boy #7,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)"

Origin: Old High German

English American Welsh Scottish Jewish-American

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Bow Rank #7,500

Lew Rank #7,242

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 vs #7500 for Bow.

Is Bow or Lew more popular?

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Lew mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin).

Are Bow and Lew boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Lew is primarily a boy name.