Lewis vs Solomon

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Solomon

Boy #418 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"man of peace"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#418
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sol, Solly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lewis Rank #435
Solomon Rank #418

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 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

Solomon ___

  • Solomon James
  • Solomon Ezra
  • Solomon Elijah
  • Solomon Tobias
  • Solomon Nathaniel
  • Solomon Wise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

If you choose Solomon

Ezra Elijah Naomi Miriam Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Solomon more popular?

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Solomon mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Solomon means "man of peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lewis and Solomon boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Solomon is primarily a boy name.

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