Leiby vs Lewin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leiby

Boy #5,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my heart, beloved"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Ultra-Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,446
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leib, Laiby

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Lewin

Boy #5,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear friend, beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,285
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leiby Rank #5,446
Lewin Rank #5,285

Lewin is more popular, ranked #5285 vs #5446 for Leiby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leiby ___

  • Leiby Menachem
  • Leiby Dovid
  • Leiby Shmuel
  • Leiby Yitzchok
  • Leiby Moshe
  • Leiby Aryeh

Lewin ___

  • Lewin James
  • Lewin Thomas
  • Lewin Charles
  • Lewin Alexander
  • Lewin Henry
  • Lewin George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leiby

Yitzy Shmuly Faigy Chany Rivky

If you choose Lewin

Clara Edith Walter Arthur Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiby or Lewin more popular?

Lewin is more popular, ranked #5285 compared to Leiby at #5446 in the United States.

What do Leiby and Lewin mean?

Leiby means "my heart, beloved" (Yiddish origin). Lewin means "dear friend, beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Leiby and Lewin boy or girl names?

Leiby is primarily a boy name. Lewin is primarily a boy name.

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