Lewis vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Lewis Rank #435

Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Louis mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Lewis and Louis boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.