Lewis vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Theodore mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lewis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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