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Lewis vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lewis Rank #435
Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Julius mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Lewis and Julius boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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