Lewis vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Lewis Rank #435

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Rhys mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Lewis and Rhys boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.