Lewis vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Lewis Rank #435

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Paul mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Lewis and Paul boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.