Lew vs Dirk

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Lew Rank #7,242

Dirk Rank #7,133

Dirk is more popular, ranked #7133 vs #7242 for Lew.

Is Lew or Dirk more popular?

Dirk is more popular, ranked #7133 compared to Lew at #7242 in the United States.

What do Lew and Dirk mean?

Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin). Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lew and Dirk boy or girl names?

Lew is primarily a boy name. Dirk is primarily a boy name.