Walker vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Logan Adam Simon Walter

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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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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Lewis Rank #435

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Lewis more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Walker and Lewis mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Walker and Lewis boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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