Lewis
LOO-is
Boy · German
Meaning: Famous warrior
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Louis
Boy · French · Medium name
- Meaning
- Famous warrior, renowned fighter
- Pronunciation
- LOO-is
- Origin
- French
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
French form of Ludwig, from Germanic 'hlud' (fame) and 'wig' (warrior).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageRoyal
Languages in use: French, German
Commonly used in: United States, France, Germany
Alternate spellings
LewisEnglish
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Louis Armstrong
1901–1971
American jazz trumpeter and singer, one of the most influential figures in jazz.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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