Lewis vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Lewis Rank #435

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Briggs mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Lewis and Briggs boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.