Zale vs Lew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zale

Boy #7,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea strength, power of the sea"

Origin: Greek zalos

Greek American English

15 High Risk

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Boy #7,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)"

Origin: Old High German

English American Welsh Scottish Jewish-American

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Zale Rank #7,480

Lew Rank #7,242

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 vs #7480 for Zale.

Is Zale or Lew more popular?

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 compared to Zale at #7480 in the United States.

What do Zale and Lew mean?

Zale means "sea strength, power of the sea" (Greek zalos origin). Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin).

Are Zale and Lew boy or girl names?

Zale is primarily a boy name. Lew is primarily a boy name.