Connelly vs Lew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connelly

Boy #7,336 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,336
Total SSA Count
12
Nicknames
Con, Conn, Conny

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Lew

Boy #7,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Scottish Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,242
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Connelly Rank #7,336
Lew Rank #7,242

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 vs #7336 for Connelly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connelly ___

No pairings available yet.

Lew ___

  • Lew Harrison
  • Lew Archer
  • Lew Henry
  • Lew Whitmore
  • Lew Tanner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connelly or Lew more popular?

Lew is more popular, ranked #7242 compared to Connelly at #7336 in the United States.

What do Connelly and Lew mean?

Lew means "famous warrior (from Chlodwig/Louis)" (Old High German origin).

Are Connelly and Lew boy or girl names?

Connelly is primarily a boy name. Lew is primarily a boy name.

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