Forrest vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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Popularity Comparison

Forrest Rank #408
Lewis Rank #435

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #435 for Lewis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Forrest ___

  • Forrest James
  • Forrest William
  • Forrest Thomas
  • Forrest Reed
  • Forrest Knox
  • Forrest Gale

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Forrest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forrest or Lewis more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Lewis mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Forrest and Lewis boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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