Lewin
Meaning
"dear friend, beloved companion"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,285
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lew
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dear friend, beloved companion"
Origin: Old English
"flood tide, abundance"
Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)
Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5285 for Lewin.
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Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Lewin at #5285 in the United States.
Lewin means "dear friend, beloved companion" (Old English origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).
Lewin is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.