Lewis

Lewis Meaning & Origin

About Lewis
The name Lewis is of English and Welsh origin and is derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle." It is a traditional and timeless name that carries a strong and noble connotation, often associated with bravery, leadership, and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lewis are male.

Lewis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.65% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/luɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lewis in Braille

Here's how to represent Lewis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lewis in braille

How to Spell the Name Lewis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lewis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lewis in sign language

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