Canton vs Lew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canton

Boy #7,370 Most Popular

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Boy #7,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)"

Origin: Old High German

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Canton Rank #7,370

Lew Rank #7,242

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 vs #7370 for Canton.

Is Canton or Lew more popular?

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 compared to Canton at #7370 in the United States.

What do Canton and Lew mean?

Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin).

Are Canton and Lew boy or girl names?

Canton is primarily a boy name. Lew is primarily a boy name.