Lewis vs Oliver

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

Lewis Rank #435
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #435 for Lewis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lewis ___

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Oliver mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lewis and Oliver boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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