Boy Name

Lew

"Short form of Lewis meaning 'famous warrior,' or Welsh Llewelyn meaning 'like a lion.'"

About the Name Lew

Meaning

Short form of Lewis meaning 'famous warrior,' or Welsh Llewelyn meaning 'like a lion.'

Origin

Welsh/Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Lew is a boy name of Welsh/Germanic origin. The name means "Short form of Lewis meaning 'famous warrior,' or Welsh Llewelyn meaning 'like a lion.'" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Welsh/Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#404

1950

#250

1960

#106

1970

#72

1980

#18

1990

2000

2010

#17

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Lew

LA Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's birth name)
LG Lew Grade (British TV producer)

Names Similar to Lew

Lion, brave and bold

Latin #24

Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 3
Starts with: L
Origin: Welsh/Germanic

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