Lewis

Pronunciation: [ l-OO-ihs ]

Girl Name #28,904 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lewis is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OO-ihs.

Parents who love the name Lewis often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,904
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Lew Ley Lewie

Also a Boy Name

Lewis is also used as a boy name, ranked #435.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lewis

Is Lewis a boy or girl name?

Lewis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28904. As a boy name, it is ranked #435. Lewis is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lewis?

Lewis is pronounced l-OO-ihs.

How popular is the name Lewis?

Lewis is currently ranked #28904 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lewis?

Common nicknames for Lewis include Lew, Ley, and Lewie.

Is Lewis a common or rare name?

Lewis is an uncommon name, ranked #28904 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lewis

Lewis is a girl name .

Is Lewis a boy or girl name? Lewis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,904 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #435. Lewis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lewis is currently ranked #28,904 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lewis include Lew, Ley, and Lewie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.