Lew vs Desire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lew

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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Boy #6,919 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin (desiderare)

French Latin American American African

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Lew Rank #7,242

Desire Rank #6,919

Desire is more popular, ranked #6919 vs #7242 for Lew.

Is Lew or Desire more popular?

Desire is more popular, ranked #6919 compared to Lew at #7242 in the United States.

What do Lew and Desire mean?

Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin). Desire means "desired, longed for" (Latin (desiderare) origin).

Are Lew and Desire boy or girl names?

Lew is primarily a boy name. Desire is primarily a boy name.