Lewis vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Lewis Rank #435

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Malcolm mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Lewis and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.